野蛮 (やばん, yaban) Japanese meaning: savage | Kotomoraい
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Everyone was shocked by his barbaric behavior.
The tribe was said to be savage, but in reality they were peaceful people.
Usage patterns
野蛮な〈人〉a savage/uncivilized person
He is said to be a savage person.
野蛮な行為a barbaric act
It was condemned as a barbaric act.
〈事〉を野蛮だと思うto think something is barbaric
Some people think that custom is barbaric.