虐
Kanji · N1
虐 / tyrannize
Kanji for tyrannize or oppress.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ギャク | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | しいた.げる | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
虐 carries the meaning tyrannize or oppress.
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Common compounds with 虐
虐待ぎゃくたいabuse / ill-treatment / maltreatment
残虐ざんぎゃくcruel / brutal / savage
虐げるしいたげるto oppress / to persecute / to tyrannize
暴虐ぼうぎゃくtyranny / atrocity
虐殺ぎゃくさつslaughter / massacre
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