N1
むざん (muzan)
無残
cruel; merciless; tragic; brutal; pitiful
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Describes something as cruel, tragic, or pitiful, often referring to a devastating state or action without mercy. It can also describe a pitiful or gruesome sight. 「非常に残酷な状況や行為、または見ていられないほど痛ましい状態」を表します。
📝 Example Sentences
その事故現場は、あまりにも無残な光景だった。
The accident scene was a truly gruesome sight.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "無残"!
戦争は多くの尊い命を_______にも奪った。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「無残にも」は、非常に残酷で痛ましい方法で、という意味で使われます。
English: 'Muzan ni mo' is used to mean 'in a very cruel and tragic manner'.
English: 'Muzan ni mo' is used to mean 'in a very cruel and tragic manner'.
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