残虐
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 残虐
1
cruel; brutal; savage; barbarous
Examples
警官たちはその残虐な殺人事件の手掛かりを捜している。
The cops are searching for clues to the cruel murder.
Kanji in this Word
残
10 strokes
Frequency: 380
JLPT N2
Grade 4
Meanings
remainder
leftover
balance
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ザン
サン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
のこ.る
のこ.す
そこな.う
のこ.り
虐
10 strokes
Frequency: 1464
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
tyrannize
oppress
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ギャク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
しいた.げる
惨
11 strokes
Frequency: 1463
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
wretched
disaster
cruelty
harsh
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
サン
ザン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
みじ.め
いた.む
むご.い
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