残酷な（ざんこくな）
JLPT N2 · na-adjective
Meaning: cruel
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| te-form | 残酷で | ざんこくで |
| ta-form (past) | 残酷だった | ざんこくだった |
| nai-form (negative) | 残酷ではない | ざんこくではない |
Example sentences
- 残酷な場面は見たくない。 — I don't want to watch cruel scenes.
- 残酷な現実を受け止める。 — She accepted the cruel reality.
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