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れいこく

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Meanings

cruelty, coldheartedness, relentless, ruthless

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かれ冷酷れいこく判断はんだんおおくのひときずつけた。

His ruthless judgment hurt many people.

冷酷れいこくえる上司じょうしも、じつ部下ぶかおもいだとった。

I learned that the boss who appears cold-hearted actually cares deeply about his subordinates.

その独裁者どくさいしゃ冷酷れいこくさでられ、反対はんたい意見いけん一切いっさいゆるさなかった。

The dictator was known for his ruthlessness and never tolerated any dissenting opinions.

冷酷れいこく現実げんじついながらも、彼女かのじょ希望きぼううしなわなかった。

Even while facing the relentless reality, she did not lose hope.

いかに優秀ゆうしゅうであっても、冷酷れいこく人物じんぶつ指導者しどうしゃとしてなが君臨くんりんすることはむずかしい。

No matter how capable one may be, it is difficult for a cold-hearted person to reign long as a leader.