Word · 単語
残忍
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brutal
brutal · cruel · merciless · ruthless · cold-blooded
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例文 · examples
かつて残忍な王様がいた。
Once upon a time, there lived a cruel king.
捕虜を虐殺したのは残忍な行為だ。
The slaughter of the prisoners was a barbarous act.
囚人たちは恐ろしいほど残忍に扱われた。
The prisoners were treated with monstrous cruelty.
鮫はその血に飢えた残忍さで悪名高い。
Sharks are infamous for their bloodthirsty natures.
そのかわいそうな人々は残忍な独裁者のなすがままだった。
The poor people were at the mercy of the cruel dictator.