冷酷な（れいこくな）
JLPT N2 · na-adjective
Meaning: cold-blooded/heartless
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| te-form | 冷酷で | れいこくで |
| ta-form (past) | 冷酷だった | れいこくだった |
| nai-form (negative) | 冷酷ではない | れいこくではない |
Example sentences
- 冷酷な態度に傷つく。 — I was hurt by his cold-hearted attitude.
- 冷酷にならず、思いやりを持つ。 — Don't be cold-hearted; show some compassion.
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