Meaning

Primary

The Worst

Alternative

Worst

Word Type

noun, な adjective

Explanation

The most bad is the worst. At least it can’t get any worse…

Reading

さいあく
  • 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

Common Word Combinations

  • 最悪な事

    the worst thing

    最悪な気分

    the worst feeling

    最悪なやつ

    the worst person

Context Sentences

今日は最悪な一日だったよ。

Today was the worst day ever.

最悪、明日だけでも会社を休みたいんですが。

If worst comes to worst,​ I at least want to take a day off from work tomorrow.

「昨夜、自動車を盗まれちゃったんだよ。」「げっ、最悪じゃん。」

"My car was stolen last night." "Oh, no! That’s the worst!"

Kanji Composition