虐殺

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 虐殺 is read as ぎゃくさつ and means “massacre”.
• Basic usage: The examples show a tragedy in which villagers are massacred and a vow not to repeat a wartime massacre.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Distinguishing senses and uses
  • It is a grave term for the brutal killing of many people and should not be reduced to an ordinary defeat or battle.