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残酷 (ざんこく) — cruelty | JLPT N1 · Nihongo Circle

残酷

ざんこく

N1

na-adjective

Meanings

1cruelty
2harshness
3cruel
4brutal
5ruthless

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Kanji in this word

残Remainder, Leftover, Balance10 strokes 酷Cruel, Severe, Atrocious14 strokes

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