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非人間
hininzen
What does "非人間" mean in English?
inhumanその映画は非人間的な暴力描写が多い
That movie has a lot of inhuman depictions of violence
How to use "非人間" correctly: definitions and examples in English?
general
Lacking human qualities such as compassion, empathy, or morality; behaving in a cruel or inhumane way
彼は非人間的な態度で人々を扱った
He treated people with an inhuman attitude
戦争は非人間的な行為を引き起こす
War brings out inhuman behavior
Often used to describe extreme cruelty or behavior that violates basic human values
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Pro Tip
Common Usage
Often used in discussions about human rights, war, or extreme social conditions
Gold Rule
Context Matters
Be careful when using this term as it carries strong moral judgment
Word Origin
Combination of 非 (hi, 'non-', 'un-') and 人間 (ningen, 'human')
Usage Notes
Can describe both individuals and systems (e.g., '非人間的な労働環境' for inhumane working conditions)
Word Breakdown
非
non-
prefix人間
human
root和英辞典