This is the 10085th most frequent Japanese word.
過酷
"過酷" means "harsh" or "severe."
The word '過酷' is used to describe the challenging and severe conditions required for mountain climbing.
登山するには過酷な条件が必要です。
Difficult conditions are necessary for mountain climbing.
Here, '過酷' is applied to an environment, highlighting its demanding and severe nature.
その職場は過酷な環境で知られています。
That workplace is known for its harsh environment.
'過酷' is used to characterize the training as rigorous and extreme, emphasizing its intensity.