N2
かこくな (kakokuna)
過酷な
harsh; severe; rigorous; brutal
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Describes conditions, environments, or tasks that are extremely severe, strict, or demanding, often to the point of being cruel or unbearable.
📝 Example Sentences
彼は過酷な労働条件で働いている。
He is working under harsh labor conditions.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "過酷な"!
砂漠の_______な環境で生き残るのは非常に難しい。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 非常に厳しく、耐え難い環境を表します。
English: It describes an extremely severe and unbearable environment.
English: It describes an extremely severe and unbearable environment.
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