Meaning

Primary

Torture

Alternatives

The Rack, Third Degree

Word Type

noun, verbal noun, の adjective

Explanation

Torture may be a problem but that doesn't stop people from using torture to get their way.

Reading

ごうもん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

俺の姉は、マフィアから残虐な拷問を受けたんだ。

My older sister was brutally tortured by the mafia.

Kanji Composition