Word details

残虐

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 残虐.

Dictionary

Entry

残虐んぎゃく惨虐Noun~な Adj.Freq #14569
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.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

remainder, leftover, balance

10 strokesFrequency 380JLPT N2Grade 4

On

ザンサン

Kun

のこ.るのこ.すそこな.うのこ.り

tyrannize, oppress

10 strokesFrequency 1,464JLPT N1Grade 8

On

ギャク

Kun

しいた.げる

wretched, disaster, cruelty, harsh

11 strokesFrequency 1,463JLPT N1Grade 8

On

サンザン

Kun

みじ.めいた.むむご.い

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