十じゅう悪あく

noun

the ten abominations

Historical term for the ten most grievous offenses under traditional Chinese law, such as plotting rebellion or great irreverence. Used in historical or legal contexts.

• 中ちゅう国ごくの伝でん統とう的てきな法ほう律りつでは、十じゅう悪あくは最もっとも重おもい罪つみとされていた。

  Under traditional Chinese law, the ten abominations were considered the most serious crimes.

noun

the ten evil deeds

Buddhist term for the ten unwholesome actions (killing, stealing, sexual misconduct, lying, divisive speech, harsh speech, idle chatter, covetousness, ill will, and wrong view). Often contrasted with 十善 (the ten good deeds).

See also: 十善

• 仏ぶっ教きょうでは、十じゅう悪あくを犯おかさないように戒いましめられている。

  In Buddhism, one is admonished not to commit the ten evil deeds.