烈
ardent · violent · vehement · furious · severe · extreme
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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.
Component Breakdown
列 + fire
Words & Expressions
Words written with 烈
Four-Character Compounds
秋霜烈日
しゅうそうれつじつ
harshness; severity
迅雷風烈
じんらいふうれつ
violent thunder and fierce wind; rapidly changing situation; swift action
Anime & Manga
メイドインアビス 烈日の黄金郷
Made in Abyss: The Golden City of the Scorching Sun
A well-known work with 烈 in its Japanese title.
アグレッシブ烈子
Aggretsuko
A well-known work with 烈 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 烈 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
李烈鈞
Name contains 烈
Li Liejun , was a Chinese revolutionary leader and general in the early Republic of China.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 烈 mean in Japanese?
烈 means ardent, violent, vehement, furious, severe, extreme.
How do you read 烈?
On'yomi: レツ (RETSU). Kun'yomi: はげ.しい (hageshii).
How many strokes does 烈 have?
烈 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 火 (fire).
Is 烈 a good kanji for a tattoo?
烈 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means ardent, violent, vehement, furious, severe, extreme. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.