Japanese

ざんこく
Meaning: cruel; ruthless; brutal
Part of Speech: Noun, Adjectival noun

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Handwriting

残
酷

Example sentences

He endured even cruel treatment.
彼の野望は、残酷な現実によって打ち砕かれた。
His ambition was shattered by cruel reality.
彼は残酷な現実から目を背けた。
He turned his eyes away from the cruel reality.

Usage Notes

Describes a lack of mercy or extreme harshness. Often used for actions, punishments, or scenes.

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