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残酷 (zankoku)
残酷
romaji: zankokucruelty, harshness
残酷
Quick Meaning
残酷 means "cruelty, harshness".
Reading
- Furigana: Add kana reading during review if this word uses kanji.
- Romaji: zankoku
Study Flow
First read 残酷 aloud, then connect the sound "zankoku" with the meaning "cruelty, harshness".
Recall Practice
- Cover the English and say the meaning of 残酷.
- Cover the Japanese and write the word for "cruelty, harshness".
- Say the romaji aloud: zankoku.
Mini Sentence Drill
Write one short sentence using 残酷. Keep the sentence simple, then upgrade it with a time word or place word.
Next Step
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