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