Kanji for "Cruelty"
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "cruelty". The most popular choice is shown first.
暴View details →
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outburst, rave, fret, force, violence, cruelty, outrage
Reading: bou
15 strokes · powerful, dark
Related kanji for "cruelty"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for cruelty?
The most common kanji for "cruelty" is 暴, read as bou. It means outburst, rave, fret. Related kanji: 惨 (cruelty).
How many strokes does 暴 have?
暴 has 15 strokes.