WORD DETAIL
乱暴
らんぼう
Examples
Included kanji
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
乱暴, readらんぼう, describes rough actions or rude behavior and speech. - Basic usage: In
弟は扉を乱暴に閉めて部屋へ戻った。, the word describes the rough way the brother closes the door.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Actions and speech
乱暴に閉めてdescribes a rough action, while乱暴な言い方describes rude speech. Its use for speech does not necessarily imply physical violence.

