Heat in Japanese
"heat" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
熱
netsu
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "heat". The most common choice is shown first.
熱View details →
Top pick
heat, temperature, fever, mania, passion
Reading: netsu
15 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of plant and fire. Plant heated by fire.
What it carries
Heat, enthusiasm, fever. Represents heat.
Related kanji for "heat"
蒸Details →暑Details →
heat
jou
Composed of grass and steam. Steaming grass.
summer heat(also: sultry, hot)
sho · nature
Composed of sun and person. Person under the sun.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for heat?
The most common kanji for "heat" is 熱, read as netsu. It means heat, temperature, fever. Related kanji: 蒸 (heat), 暑 (summer heat).
How many strokes does 熱 have?
熱 has 15 strokes.