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Pronunciation / Transliteration: kemono
"その獣の力は明らかだった。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A non-human animal, especially a large or powerful one.
"The brute strength of the bear was evident as it tore through the underbrush."
- 1
Savage, cruel, or violent; resembling a brute.
"His brute behavior shocked everyone at the party."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'brute' originates from the Latin 'brutus', meaning 'heavy, dull, stupid'. It entered Middle English through Old French in the 14th century, initially referring to animals and later extending to describe people exhibiting animal-like qualities or lacking reason.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Brute" is said worldwide
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brute
Transliteration: brut
"Sa force brute était impressionnante."
Tier
Transliteration: tiːɐ̯
"Die brutale Kraft des Tieres war überwältigend."
bestia
Transliteration: ˈbɛstja
"La forza bruta dell'animale era evidente."
bestia
Transliteration: bes.tja
"La fuerza bruta del oso era impresionante."
bruto
Transliteration: ˈbɾutu
"A força bruta do animal era evidente."
जंगली जानवर
Transliteration: jangali jaanvar
"उसका जंगली जानवर जैसा व्यवहार सभी को चौंका दिया।"
野兽
Transliteration: yěshòu
"那只野兽的力量是显而易见的。"
짐승
Transliteration: jimseung
"그 짐승의 힘은 분명했다."
獣
Transliteration: kemono
"その獣の力は明らかだった。"
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