JLPT N2 • KANJI

cruel

Practice Question

🎉 Explanation

English Explanation

ざんこくな uses the on'yomi of 残 (zan, 'remain') and 酷 (koku, 'cruel'). Common errors include さんこくな (incorrect voicing for 残) or ざんごくな (incorrect voicing for 酷). It means cruel, brutal, or ruthless, implying causing severe pain or suffering without mercy.

日本語解説

「残酷な」は、残(ザン)と酷(コク)の音読みです。さんこくな(濁音抜け)やざんごくな(誤読)は間違い。人に対して非常に冷酷で、容赦なく苦痛を与える様子を表します。

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