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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and phonetic. Water flowing intensely.
Symbolism
Turbulent, intense, stimulation. Represents intensity.
Component Breakdown
water + 敫
Words & Expressions
Words written with 激
Four-Character Compounds
鼓舞激励
こぶげきれい
encouragement
恐懼感激
きょうくかんげき
being struck with awe; deeply moved 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
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
Anime & Manga
劇場版 NARUTO -ナルト- 大激突!幻の地底遺跡だってばよ
Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel
A well-known work with 激 in its Japanese title.
ドラゴンボールZ 燃えつきろ!!熱戦・烈戦・超激戦
Dragon Ball Z: Broly - The Legendary Super Saiyan
A well-known work with 激 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“incite”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 激 mean in Japanese?
激 means violent, get excited, enraged, chafe, incite.
How do you read 激?
On'yomi: ゲキ (GEKI). Kun'yomi: はげ.しい (hageshii).
How many strokes does 激 have?
激 has 16 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 激 a good kanji for a tattoo?
激 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means violent, get excited, enraged, chafe, incite. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.