Severe in Japanese
"severe" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
酷
koku
5 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "severe". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
dignified, severe, cold
Reading: rin
15 strokes · dignified, strong, noble
Where it comes from
From ice and granary, severe cold
What it carries
Dignity, nobility, integrity
Related kanji for "severe"
severe
koku
Composed of wine and tell. Strong like wine.
severe
rin
Combines 'ice' (冫) with '稟,' representing body-tightening cold like ice—dignified composure.
severe
retsu · powerful
Combines 'fire' (灬) with 'row' (列), depicting fire burning and spreading intensely.
severe
ratsu
Combines 'spicy' (辛) with 'bundle' (束), representing strong, stimulating spiciness. Also used for harsh words.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for severe?
The most common kanji for "severe" is 凛, read as rin. It means dignified, severe, cold. Related kanji: 酷 (severe), 凜 (severe), 烈 (severe), 辣 (severe).
How many strokes does 凛 have?
凛 has 15 strokes.