苛烈な（かれつな）
JLPT N1 · na-adjective
Meaning: harsh/severe
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| te-form | 苛烈で | かれつで |
| ta-form (past) | 苛烈だった | かれつだった |
| nai-form (negative) | 苛烈ではない | かれつではない |
Example sentences
- 苛烈な競争を勝ち抜く。 — He survives a brutal competition.
- 苛烈な環境に耐える。 — She endures harsh conditions.
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