過酷

harsh, severe, grueling

k a̠ k o̞ k ɯ̟ → 過酷だ
過 excess; surpassing + 酷 harsh
adjective Rare #38,432
harsh, severe, grueling Often describes difficult conditions, experiences, or work.
JA: 過酷な環境でも、この植物は育ちます。
EN: This plant grows even in harsh conditions.

刑務所は過酷だ

Prison is harsh.

— パディントン2 (2017)

病院に行くくらいだったら過酷な労働を取るわ私は

I’d rather work under brutal conditions than go to the hospital.

— Love Letter (1995)

あの一帯の過酷な歴史を考えると――望みは僅かです

Considering the harsh history of that region, there’s little hope.

— 灼熱の魂 (2010)

かなり過酷です

It's pretty grueling.

— es[エス] (2001)

もしかして過酷な環境でお使いになられますか?

Will you be using it in a harsh environment, by any chance?

— ブレードランナー 2049 (2017)

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