Translation and Meaning of: 残酷 - zankoku

On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 残酷 (zankoku) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.

Romaji: zankoku

Kana: ざんこく

Type: noun

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残酷

Translation / Meaning: cruelty; toughness

Meaning in English: cruelty;harshness

Definition: Acting cruelly towards other people or animals.

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Explanation and Etymology - (残酷) zankoku

残酷 (ざんこく, zankoku) is a Japanese word that means "cruelty" or "brutality". The first part of the word, 残 (ざん, zan), means "remaining" or "permanent", while the second part, 酷 (こく, koku), means "cruel" or "severe". The word can be used to describe actions or behaviors that are excessively violent, merciless, or inhumane. The complete etymology of the word is unknown, but it is possible that it was formed from the combination of two kanji that originally had different meanings and were later combined to form the current word.

How to Write in Japanese - (残酷) zankoku

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Synonyms and Similar - (残酷) zankoku

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非情; 冷酷; 残忍; 凶暴; 無慈悲

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Example Sentences - (残酷) zankoku

Below are some example sentences:

残酷な現実を受け止める必要がある。

Zankoku na genjitsu wo uketomeru hitsuyou ga aru

We need to face cruel reality.

It is necessary to accept cruel reality.

  • 残酷な - cruel
  • 現実 - reality
  • を - Object
  • 受け止める - aceitar, receber
  • 必要 - necessário
  • が - subject
  • ある - existir, ser

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Other words of the same type: noun

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真珠

Kana: しんじゅ

Romaji: shinjyu

Translation / Meaning:

Pearl

宣教

Kana: せんきょう

Romaji: senkyou

Translation / Meaning:

religious mission

一括

Kana: いっかつ

Romaji: ikkatsu

Translation / Meaning:

all together; batch; a piece of; a package; adding it all up

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

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