むごい（むごい）
JLPT N2 · i-adjective
Pitch accent: nakadaka (middle-high) — pitch drops after mora 2
Meaning: cruel/brutal
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| te-form | むごくて | むごくて |
| ta-form (past) | むごかった | むごかった |
| nai-form (negative) | むごくない | むごくない |
Example sentences
- むごい仕打ちに心を痛める。 — She's heartbroken over the cruel treatment.
- むごい光景から目をそらす。 — He looks away from the gruesome sight.
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See it used in real works
- Example sentences from Japanese novels & web fiction (Massif)
- Hear “むごい” pronounced in real videos (YouGlish)