VocabJLPT N3
violence
Nounな-AdjectiveSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. violence
  2. 2. assault
  3. 3. rough (handling, language, etc.)
A な-adjective and noun meaning rough, violent, or reckless. It can describe physical behavior like handling things roughly or acting aggressively, as well as reckless speech or driving.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

You can't just shove someone's shoulder like that!

Sentence 2

She came to me saying her boss had yelled at her roughly.

Sentence 3

There's no way things will work out if you're that rough about it!

Sentence 4

Did I come across too harshly again…?

Sentence 5

The manager said, "Don't use aggressive language outside the office."