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残酷
zankoku
Description
「残酷」は、とてもひどくて、相手を苦しませるようすを表す言葉です。
"残酷" is a word that describes something very cruel and causes suffering to others.
戦争や事件のニュースなど、悲しくてつらい場面によく使います。
It is often used in sad and painful situations like news about wars or incidents.
Meanings
残酷zankoku
cruel; brutal; heartless
そんな残酷なことを言わないで。
Don't say such cruel things.
残酷zankoku
cruelty; brutality
戦争の残酷さを忘れてはいけない。
We must not forget the cruelty of war.
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Notes
- Etymology
残 (remaining/cruel) + 酷 (harsh/severe), both characters conveying harshness.
- Nuance
stronger and more emotional than ひどい; often used for violence or suffering.
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