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What is the Kanji for 'Intense' and 'Violent'? | 烈

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Intense' and 'Violent', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Intense' and 'Violent' is 烈.

    kanji

    烈

    Meaning

    Intense, Violent

    Reading

    kunyomiはげ

    hage

    onyomiれつ

    retsu

    Parts

    列File 灬Fire (火)

    Example Word

    強烈: intense. The Japanese adjective '強烈 (きょうれつ)' means 'intense'. It is used to describe something that is extremely strong, powerful, or impactful, often in a way that leaves a deep impression. This word can be applied to physical sensations, emotions, or even abstract concepts. For example: The flavor was intense「その味は強烈だった」(そのあじはきょうれつだった). He has an intense personality「彼は強烈な性格だ」(かれはきょうれつなせいかくだ). The word can also imply a sense of overwhelming or striking nature, such as in '強烈な印象 (きょうれつないんしょう) (intense impression)'.

    Radical

    火

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1080

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 烈

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    列

    Meaning

    File

    radical

    灬

    Meaning

    Fire

Words Using 烈

This kanji is used in 1 word:

    word

    強烈

    Meaning

    Intense

Kanji Related to 烈 Through the Part 列

These 2 kanji contain the part 列 as well.

    kanji

    裂

    Meaning

    Split, Tear

    kanji

    例

    Meaning

    Example

Kanji Related to 烈 Through the Part 灬

These 10 kanji contain the part 灬 as well.

    kanji

    馬

    Meaning

    Horse

    kanji

    黒

    Meaning

    Black

    kanji

    点

    Meaning

    Point

    kanji

    黙

    Meaning

    Silent, Shut up

    kanji

    魚

    Meaning

    Fish

    kanji

    熱

    Meaning

    Heat, Temperature

    kanji

    熊

    Meaning

    Bear

    kanji

    煎

    Meaning

    Roast

    kanji

    庶

    Meaning

    Commoner, Manifold

    kanji

    鳥

    Meaning

    Bird

Learn the Kanji 烈

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What does 烈 mean?

烈 means 'Intense' and 'Violent'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Junior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.

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