Meaning

Primary

Depravity

Alternatives

Degradation, Decadence

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

A degradation fall is a fall into depravity. Meaning you'll probably lead a life of degradation. Stealing, stabbing, money laundering, various excesses… That kind of depravity.

堕落 refers to a state of falling into a bad or immoral condition, whether it's about a person's character or a society and its values.

Reading

だらく
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

兄は酒と女に溺れ、完全に堕落した生活を送っています。

My brother nearly drowns in women and alcohol, and is buried in his totally corrupted life.

Kanji Composition