What is the Kanji for 'Cruel' and 'Severe'? | 酷

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Cruel' and 'Severe', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Cruel' and 'Severe' is 酷.

kanji

酷

Meaning

Cruel, Severe

Reading

kunyomiひど

hido

onyomiこく

koku

Parts

酉Bird of the zodiac 告Announce

Example Word

酷い: terrible. The Japanese adjective '酷い (ひどい)' primarily means 'terrible' or 'awful'. It is used to describe something that is extremely bad, severe, or harsh. This word can be applied to situations, actions, or even weather conditions. For example: The weather is terrible today「今日の天気は酷い」(きょうのてんきはひどい). He said something terrible「彼は酷いことを言った」(かれはひどいことをいった). Additionally, '酷い' can also imply a sense of cruelty or unfairness, as in 'That was a cruel joke'「それは酷い冗談だった」(それはひどいじょうだんだった). The nuance of this word often conveys a strong negative emotion, so it is typically used in contexts where something is notably bad or distressing.

Radical

酉

Stroke Count

14

JLPT

N1

Grade

9

Frequency

1380

Handwriting