Meaning

Primary

Tyranny

Alternatives

Outrage, Atrocity, Cruel

Word Type

noun, な adjective

Explanation

Violence and oppression are all signs of tyranny and that someone is being really cruel.

Reading

ぼうぎゃく
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

あいつらは暴虐の限りを尽くしたんだ。

They committed all kinds of tyrannical acts.

Kanji Composition