Translation and Meaning of: 冷酷 - reikoku
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 冷酷 (reikoku) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: reikoku
Kana: れいこく
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: cruelty; cold heart; relentless; relentless
Meaning in English: cruelty;coldheartedness;relentless;ruthless
Definition: Being insensitive and callous, disregarding the feelings and suffering of others.
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Explanation and Etymology - (冷酷) reikoku
冷酷 (reikoku) is a Japanese word composed of two Kanji: 冷 (rei) which means "cold" or "coldness" and 酷 (koku) which means "cruel" or "brutal". Together, they form the meaning of "cold cruelty" or "cruel coldness". The word is often used to describe a person who is insensitive, merciless or indifferent to the feelings of others. The etymology of the word dates back to the Heian period (794-1185), when the word 冷酷 was first used in Japanese literature to describe the cruel nature of a character. Since then, the word has been used in different contexts, including literature, cinema, music and even in everyday conversations.How to Write in Japanese - (冷酷) reikoku
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Synonyms and Similar - (冷酷) reikoku
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
冷淡; 無情; 冷静; 冷血; 冷酷無比
Words containing: 冷酷
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Words with the same pronunciation: れいこく reikoku
Example Sentences - (冷酷) reikoku
Below are some example sentences:
彼は冷酷な人間だ。
Kare wa reikoku na ningen da
He is a cruel person.
- 彼 - Japanese personal pronoun meaning "he"
- は - Japanese particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- 冷酷 - Japanese adjective that means "cruel" or "relentless"
- な - Japanese particle that functions as an adjective
- 人間 - Japanese noun that means "human being"
- だ - Japanese verb that means "to be"
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Other words of the same type: noun
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "cruelty; cold heart; relentless; relentless" é "(冷酷) reikoku". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.