Japanese

かこく
Meaning: harsh; severe; cruel; rigorous
Part of Speech: Adjectival noun

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Example sentences

過酷な労働条件で働くのは大変だ。
Working under harsh labor conditions is difficult.
古代ローマでは多くの奴隷が過酷な労働を強いられていた。
In ancient Rome, many slaves were forced into harsh labor.
どんなに過酷な環境でも生き延びる、彼の生命力には脱帽する。
I take my hat off to his vitality, which allows him to survive even in such a harsh environment.
息子を有名な私立小学校に入学させるため、親子で過酷な「お受験」に挑んだ。
To get our son into a famous private elementary school, both parent and child took on the grueling 'ojuken'.
兵士たちは過酷な軍事訓練に耐えている。
The soldiers are enduring harsh military training.

Usage Notes

Describes conditions, environments, or treatments that are excessively strict or physically/mentally demanding.

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