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残虐

Cruelty


Meaning

Cruelty, Brutality

Word Type

noun, な adjective

Explanation

The remainder of oppression is cruelty. Even when you're done oppressing people the brutality you caused will linger in their minds and hearts.


Reading

ざんぎゃく

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.


Context

Context Sentences

これは非常に残虐な犯行です。

This is an extremely brutal crime.


Kanji Composition