Meaning

Primary

Cruelty

Alternative

Harshness

Word Type

noun, な adjective

Explanation

The remainder of cruelness is cruelty. There always seems to be plenty to go around, and it kind of sucks.

Reading

ざんこく
  • 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

私は、ひどく残酷な決断を迫られました。

I was pressed for an awfully cruel decision.

Kanji Composition