VocabJLPT N2
cruel
な-AdjectiveNoun

Definitions

  1. 1. cruel
  2. 2. brutal
A noun and な-adjective meaning cruel or brutal. It is used to describe actions, people, or situations that show a complete lack of mercy or compassion.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

She cried, "Your silence is cruel."

Sentence 2

The more beautiful the scenery, the crueler reality looks.

Sentence 3

Price competition is a brutal battlefield for weaker companies.

Sentence 4

She said, "Your kindness feels cruel to me."

Sentence 5

Why is that kid being left out? That's so cruel.