JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
激 — violent
- Reading
- ゲキ・はげ.しい
- Meaning
- violent; get excited; enraged; chafe; incite
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
激 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ゲキ・はげ.しい and it means violent; get excited; enraged; chafe; incite. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
激 appears in everyday japanese words such as 激励 (encouragement), 感激 (deep emotion) and 激増 (sudden increase).
Japanese words containing 激
Frequently asked questions
What does 激 mean in Japanese?
激 means violent; get excited; enraged; chafe; incite in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 激 read?
激 is read ゲキ・はげ.しい. Reading it inside real words — 激励 and 感激 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 激 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 激 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 激 in a word?
A common word containing 激 is 激励 (げきれい) — "encouragement". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 激 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 激 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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