Kanji 酷: cruel, severe, atrocious, unjust
Key takeaways
Kanji 酷: cruel, severe, atrocious, unjust. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 酷
cruel, severe, atrocious, unjust
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
Just like the sharp sting of strong liquor in a jar (酉), announcing (告) harsh words to someone is 'cruel' or 'severe'. This kanji is used in words like 'gahok' (harsh) or 'hokdok' (severe) to describe heartless situations.
