English–Japanese
“harsh” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikakoku
Example
その環境は過酷です。so no kan kyō wa ka koku de su
The conditions are harsh.
How to say “harsh” in Japanese
“Harsh” in Japanese is 過酷 (kakoku).
Describes conditions that go beyond what people can reasonably endure.
Example sentences with 過酷
過酷な状況でも、彼は冷静に判断しました。ka koku na jō kyō de mo kare wa rei sei ni han dan shi ma shi ta
Even in harsh conditions, he made decisions calmly.
Tips for using 過酷
- In conversational Japanese, 過酷 (kakoku) often presents a situation as objectively demanding, while harsh can also describe a speaker's severe tone or judgment.