Japanese

ひどう
Meaning: inhuman; cruel; unjust; tyrannical
Part of Speech: Noun, Adjectival noun

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Handwriting

非
道

Example sentences

He committed inhuman acts against innocent people.
彼は鬼畜のような非道な振る舞いをした。
He behaved in a brutal and inhuman way.

Usage Notes

Describes behavior that goes against moral principles or human decency. Often used in the compound '極悪非道' (extremely wicked and inhuman).

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