野蛮
yabanadjective★Intermediate
formalinformal
Barbaric, uncivilized, or primitive in behavior or customs.
野蛮な戦争が多くの命を奪った。
The barbaric war took many lives.
彼は野蛮な態度で人々を扱った。
He treated people with a barbaric attitude.
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Often used to describe actions or behaviors that are considered cruel or uncivilized.
Collocations
野蛮な戦争barbaric war野蛮な習慣barbaric custom野蛮な態度barbaric attitude
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野蛮人phrase
barbarian
💡Pro Tip
Usage Context
Use '野蛮' to describe actions or customs that are considered cruel or uncivilized, often in a historical or cultural context.
📖Word Origin
Composed of '野' (wild, uncivilized) and '蛮' (barbarian), reflecting a negative view of non-civilized societies.
📝Usage Notes
Can be used to describe both historical and modern behaviors that are considered cruel or uncivilized. Often carries a negative connotation.
Word Breakdown
野
wild, uncivilized
root蛮
barbarian
root和英辞典