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On'yomi
ゲキ
GEKI
Kun'yomi
はげ.しい
hageshii

violent · get excited · enraged · chafe · incite

powerful

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Strokes16
Frequency#560
Radicalwater(4)

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Component Breakdown

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water + 敫

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of water and phonetic. Water flowing intensely.

Symbolism

Turbulent, intense, stimulation. Represents intensity.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

鼓舞激励

こぶげきれい

encouragement; encouragement

恐懼感激

きょうくかんげき

being struck with awe; deeply moved with awe; being struck with awe

叱咤激励

しったげきれい

giving a loud pep talk; encouraging (someone) strongly in a loud voice; giving a loud pep talk

Proverbs & Idioms

激流に棹さす

げきりゅうにさおさす

To pole a boat in rapids

To navigate through turbulent times