激
Kanji · N1
激 / violent
Kanji for violent, get excited, or enraged.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ゲキ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | はげ.しい | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
激 carries the meaning violent, get excited, or enraged.
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Common compounds with 激
激しいはげしいviolent / furious / tempestuous
激励げきれいencouragement / spurring / cheering
刺激しげきstimulus / stimulation / irritation
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