悪名

This is the 8416th most frequent Japanese word.


悪名

"悪名" means "bad reputation" or "infamy."


Here, '悪名' refers to the negative reputation or notoriety that someone has acquired in a specific community.

彼の悪名は街中に広まっている。

His notoriety has spread throughout the town.


In this sentence, '悪名' is discussed as a concept contrasting fame and reputation, emphasizing the idea that even negative attention counts as recognition.

悪名も名声のうちと言われることがあります。

It is sometimes said that 'notoriety is also a kind of fame.'


In this usage, '悪名' describes the infamy or ill reputation of a group, showing its impact on societal perceptions.

犯罪組織の悪名が社会に恐怖を広げている。

The criminal organization's infamy is spreading fear in society.