悪

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 悪 is read as あく and means evil or wrongdoing.
• Basic usage: It can contrast evil with good or describe small lies accumulating into a serious wrong.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Contrasting good and evil
  • 悪: The hero in the story wavers between good and evil. Example: 物語の英雄は善と悪の間で心が揺れる。
• When lies become a serious wrong
  • 悪: Even small lies can accumulate into a serious wrong. Example: 小さなうそでも積み重なれば大きな悪になり得る。