冷酷 (Reikoku) is a Japanese na-adjective meaning “cruelty, coldheartedness, relentless, ruthless”.
Meanings
- na-adjective, nouncruelty; coldheartedness; relentless; ruthless
Examples
犬を叩くなんて彼は冷酷だ。
It was cruel of him to beat his dog.
彼の冷酷な言葉が今でも私の心の中でうずいている。
His bitter words still rankle in my mind.
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