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激
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
Radical水water(4)
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Component Breakdown
激=
氵敫
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