最悪 | Japanese meaning

最悪【さいあく】

Frequency rank: 1,908.

Alsoさいあく

adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'; noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

worstantonym: 最良

This meaning refers to something that is the least favorable or of the lowest quality. It can describe situations, experiences, or conditions that are particularly negative.

His grades were the worst.

adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); interjection (kandoushi)

horrible; horrid; awful; terriblecolloquialism

This meaning emphasizes extreme negativity, often relating to feelings or situations that invoke strong discomfort or disapproval.

Her attitude is awful, and everyone is troubled.

adverb (fukushi)

in the worst case; if worst comes to worstcolloquialism

This phrase captures a scenario in which the most unfavorable outcome is considered, often used when discussing possibilities or planning for unforeseen circumstances.

In the worst case, we will have to leave tomorrow.

Example sentences64 results

Let's consider the worst that could happen.

Tatoeba

What a mess...I suppose there's nothing for it but restricting admissions. Handing out numbered tickets or something.

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

最悪【さいあく】

Frequency rank: 1,908.

Alsoさいあく

adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'; noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

worstantonym: 最良

This meaning refers to something that is the least favorable or of the lowest quality. It can describe situations, experiences, or conditions that are particularly negative.

His grades were the worst.

adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); interjection (kandoushi)

horrible; horrid; awful; terriblecolloquialism

This meaning emphasizes extreme negativity, often relating to feelings or situations that invoke strong discomfort or disapproval.

Her attitude is awful, and everyone is troubled.

adverb (fukushi)

in the worst case; if worst comes to worstcolloquialism

This phrase captures a scenario in which the most unfavorable outcome is considered, often used when discussing possibilities or planning for unforeseen circumstances.

In the worst case, we will have to leave tomorrow.

Example sentences64 results

Let's consider the worst that could happen.

Tatoeba

What a mess...I suppose there's nothing for it but restricting admissions. Handing out numbered tickets or something.

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

最

N34

意utmost; most; extreme

訓もっと.も、つま

音サイ、シュ

名も

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悪

N43

意bad; vice; rascal; false; evil; wrong

訓わる.い、わる-、あ.し、にく.い、-にく.い、ああ、いずくに、いずくんぞ、にく.む

音アク、オ

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最悪【さいあく】

Frequency rank: 1,908.

Alsoさいあく

adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'; noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

worstantonym: 最良

This meaning refers to something that is the least favorable or of the lowest quality. It can describe situations, experiences, or conditions that are particularly negative.

His grades were the worst.

adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); interjection (kandoushi)

horrible; horrid; awful; terriblecolloquialism

This meaning emphasizes extreme negativity, often relating to feelings or situations that invoke strong discomfort or disapproval.

Her attitude is awful, and everyone is troubled.

adverb (fukushi)

in the worst case; if worst comes to worstcolloquialism

This phrase captures a scenario in which the most unfavorable outcome is considered, often used when discussing possibilities or planning for unforeseen circumstances.

In the worst case, we will have to leave tomorrow.

Example sentences64 results

Let's consider the worst that could happen.

Tatoeba

What a mess...I suppose there's nothing for it but restricting admissions. Handing out numbered tickets or something.

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

最悪【さいあく】

Frequency rank: 1,908.

Alsoさいあく

adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'; noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

worstantonym: 最良

This meaning refers to something that is the least favorable or of the lowest quality. It can describe situations, experiences, or conditions that are particularly negative.

His grades were the worst.

adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); interjection (kandoushi)

horrible; horrid; awful; terriblecolloquialism

This meaning emphasizes extreme negativity, often relating to feelings or situations that invoke strong discomfort or disapproval.

Her attitude is awful, and everyone is troubled.

adverb (fukushi)

in the worst case; if worst comes to worstcolloquialism

This phrase captures a scenario in which the most unfavorable outcome is considered, often used when discussing possibilities or planning for unforeseen circumstances.