Meaning of 残忍 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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残忍
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Kana Readingざんにん
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Romajizannin
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi), noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- cruelty; atrocity; brutality
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Example Sentences
残忍, ざんにん used in context
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The slaughter of the prisoners was a barbarous act.
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彼は自分の犬があの残忍な男に売られると考えるのに耐えられなかった。
He could not bear to think of his dog being sold to that cruel man.
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The prisoners were treated with monstrous cruelty.
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Sharks are infamous for their blood thirsty natures.
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The poor people were at the mercy of the cruel dictator.
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The city was ruined by the brutal force of nature.
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Kanji found in this word
endure, bear, put up with, conceal, secrete, spy, sneak
On: ニン
Kun: しの.ぶ, しの.ばせる
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