Meaning

Primary

Bad Example

Alternative

Bad Precedent

Word Type

noun

Explanation

A bad example is a bad example and is something you don't want.

This is a formal expression and less common than 悪い例 (bad example) or 良くない例 (not good example).

Reading

あくれい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 悪例をのこす

    to leave behind a bad example

    悪例をあげる

    to give a bad example

    悪例を作る

    to set a bad example

Context Sentences

日本語を学ぶ時には、いい例だけでなく、悪例を学ぶことも必要です。

When learning Japanese, it is necessary to learn from good examples as well as bad examples.

コウイチは悪例のかたまりだ。

Koichi is a cluster of bad examples.

僕の両親は、今後の寝る時間に悪例を残すことになるからって、絶対に夜更かしさせてくれないんだ。

My parents never let me stay up late because they believed it would set a bad precedent for future bedtimes.

Kanji Composition