苛酷な（かこくな）
JLPT N2 · na-adjective
Meaning: harsh/severe
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| te-form | 苛酷で | かこくで |
| ta-form (past) | 苛酷だった | かこくだった |
| nai-form (negative) | 苛酷ではない | かこくではない |
Example sentences
- 苛酷な環境で働く人を支える。 — They support people working in harsh conditions.
- 苛酷な訓練に耐える。 — He endures grueling training.
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