烈
Kanji · N1
烈 / ardent
Kanji for ardent, violent, or vehement.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | レツ | 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
烈 carries the meaning ardent, violent, or vehement.
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Common compounds with 烈
強烈きょうれつstrong / intense / severe
熱烈ねつれつardent / passionate / vehement
猛烈もうれつfierce / intense / severe
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