Real Evil - Jitsuaku

Japanese: 実悪 - じつあく

〘 noun 〙 A type of role in Kabuki. Among the villains, this character is cruel and strong-willed, and has no regrets or changes of heart, remaining thoroughly evil from beginning to end. Also refers to the actor who plays this character. Examples include Niki Danjo from "Kara Sendaihagi" and Takechi Mitsuhide from "Ehon Taikoki". ※Hyōbanki Yaro Nigiri Kobushi (1696), 3 "If I were to take over the affairs of a young man now, I would open up my evil claws and unite with him in this hateful custom."

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Japanese:

〘名〙歌舞伎の役柄の一つ。敵役のうち、残忍で意志強く、後悔や変心することなく、終始一貫悪の気持に徹底する役柄。また、それを演じる役者をいう。「伽羅先代萩」の仁木弾正、「絵本太功記」の武智光秀などの類。※評判記・野郎にぎりこぶし（1696）三「今少身のとりまはしにりかうあらば、じつ悪のつめひらき和合してにくらしき風俗」

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