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Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 酷

~な Adj.
Noun
Freq #9932
1

severe; harsh; stringent; rigorous; strict; unfair

Kanji in this Word

14 strokes
Frequency: 1596
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

cruel
severe
atrocious
unjust

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コク
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ひど.い
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