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On'yomi
レツ
RETSU
Kun'yomi
はげ.しい
hageshii

ardent · violent · vehement · furious · severe · extreme

powerful

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Strokes10
Frequency#1397
Radicalfire(4)

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Strokes10

Component Breakdown

=

列 + fire

Cultural Context

Etymology

Combines 'fire' (灬) with 'row' (列), depicting fire burning and spreading intensely.

Symbolism

Symbolizes intensity, passion, and valor. Represents fierce emotions like blazing flames and indomitable spirit.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

秋霜烈日

しゅうそうれつじつ

harshness; severity; harshness

迅雷風烈

じんらいふうれつ

violent thunder and fierce wind; rapidly changing situation; swift action; violent thunder and fierce wind