Now Out: Essay 1539 on 堕 (to fall; drop)

There are many ways to fall—and several kanji to represent that idea. With 堕 one falls into the dark side of life, including corruption and addiction. Even eating non-Japanese food may qualify as depravity! Learn how a Buddhist priest can go off the rails, as well as a word for a good guy turned villain. This kanji also connects to abortion, but not for the reason one might assume.