最悪

さいあく

worst

Also:horrible

AdjectiveJLPT N4

What does 最悪 mean?

最悪 is a Japanese adjective meaning worst in English. It can also be translated as horrible depending on context. It is written as 最悪 in kanji, さいあく in hiragana, and saiaku in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N4 vocabulary.

Example sentence

私たちは最悪の場合の覚悟はできている。

We are prepared for the worst.