残虐

ざんぎゃく
Alternative writings: 惨虐
Frequency:
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Cruel, brutal, or barbarous; describing actions or behavior that involve severe cruelty or violence toward people or animals.

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Examples

戦時中には残虐な行為が数多く報告された。

Many brutal acts were reported during the war.

犯行は非常に残虐で、裁判で重く問われた。

The crime was extremely brutal and was severely punished in court.

残虐な場面が含まれる映画は視聴注意の表示がされることがある。

Films containing brutal scenes may carry viewing warnings.