How to say "violently" in Japanese
Choosing the right word
- adverb (with と)A mimetic word for hard, repeated force: hitting or striking without holding anything back. Use it when 'violently' describes aggressive, unrestrained physical action.
- 口荒くくちあらくadverbCovers violent speech: speaking harshly or violently. Use it when 'violently' describes how someone talks, not physical action; note that it is a less common expression.
- adverb (with と), suru verbStrictly for coughing: it is the sound and manner of a wet cough, and 'violently' applies only to coughing violently. It is never the word for violent action in general.
- adverbCovers 'violently' in the sense of with all one's strength: strong, forceful exertion. A less common word, usually written in kana alone, and seldom the one you need.
- adverb (with と)Also means strongly, violently, with all one's strength, and shares its sense with むずと. Less common, and seldom the word you want unless full-strength physical force is meant.
Match the word to what is violent: 「バシバシ」 for hard, unrestrained action, 「口荒く」 for violent speech, 「げほげほ」 only for coughing, and 「むずと」 and 「むんず」 for force applied with all one's strength — all are less common choices.
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