冷酷
れいこく
reikoku
nounVocabularyLevel 99 - JLPT N1

Quick answer

冷酷 (れいこく (reikoku)) means "Cruel". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

Cruel

Also : ruthless · relentless · coldhearted

Example Sentences

その統治者の冷酷さは、民衆に大きな苦しみをもたらした。

そのとうちしゃのれいこくさは、みんしゅうにおおきなくるしみをもたらした。

The ruler's cruelty brought great suffering to the people.

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