Meaning

Primary

Atrocity

Alternatives

Massive Killing, Slaughter, Massacre

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

To oppress people and then kill them is an atrocity. It's also called a massive killing because that's what you're actually doing. And you're awful, why would you ever do that?

Reading

ぎゃくさつ
  • 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

南京大虐殺が捏造だったというなら、その証拠を説明してください。

If you say the Nanking Massacre is a fabrication, please explain the evidence.

Kanji Composition