Meaning

Primary

Ringleader

Alternative

Main Culprit

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The origin villain is the villain who's running everything. They're the person responsible for the villainy going on. They are the ringleader or main culprit.

Reading

げんきょう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)
がんきょう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

人類の半分を一掃した凶悪なウィルスの元凶は、ウォッカのつまった西瓜だった。

The source of the terrible virus that wiped out half of mankind was a vodka-filled watermelon.

Kanji Composition