殺さつ伐ばつ

taru-adjective, adverb taking the 'to' particle, na-adjective

brutal; savage; fierce; violent; bloodthirsty; stark

Describes an atmosphere, society, or environment that is harsh, ruthless, and lacking warmth or humanity. Often used in literary or formal contexts.

• 殺さつ伐ばつとした戦せん場じょうの光こう景けいが広ひろがっていた。

  A brutal battlefield scene stretched out before them.

• 最さい近きんのニュースは殺さつ伐ばつとしていて、見みるのが辛つらい。

  The recent news is so violent that it's hard to watch.