JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
烈 — ardent
- Reading
- レツ・はげ.しい
- Meaning
- ardent; violent; vehement; furious; severe; extreme
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
烈 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is レツ・はげ.しい and it means ardent; violent; vehement; furious; severe; extreme. 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.
烈 appears in everyday japanese words such as 強烈 (strong) and 猛烈 (violent).
Japanese words containing 烈
Frequently asked questions
What does 烈 mean in Japanese?
烈 means ardent; violent; vehement; furious; severe; extreme in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 烈 read?
烈 is read レツ・はげ.しい. Reading it inside real words — 強烈 and 猛烈 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 烈 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 烈 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 烈 in a word?
A common word containing 烈 is 強烈 (きょうれつ) — "strong". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 烈 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 烈 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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