JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
熱 — heat
- Reading
- ネツ・あつ.い
- Meaning
- heat; temperature; fever; mania; passion
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
熱 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ネツ・あつ.い and it means heat; temperature; fever; mania; passion. 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.
熱 appears in everyday japanese words such as 熱 (fever), 情熱 (passion) and 熱意 (zeal).
Japanese words containing 熱
Frequently asked questions
What does 熱 mean in Japanese?
熱 means heat; temperature; fever; mania; passion in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 熱 read?
熱 is read ネツ・あつ.い. Reading it inside real words — 熱 and 情熱 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 熱 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 熱 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 熱 in a word?
A common word containing 熱 is 熱 (ねつ) — "fever". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 熱 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 熱 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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