熱
heat · temperature · fever · mania · passion
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of plant and fire. Plant heated by fire.
Symbolism
Heat, enthusiasm, fever. Represents heat.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Enjoying a meal
Component Breakdown
埶 + fire
Words & Expressions
Words written with 熱
Four-Character Compounds
焦熱地獄
しょうねつじごく
burning hell; inferno
頭寒足熱
ずかんそくねつ
keeping the head cool and feet warm
Proverbs & Idioms
熱しやすく冷めやすい
ねっしやすくさめやすい
Quick to heat, quick to cool
Easily excited but loses interest quickly
Anime & Manga
傷物語〈Ⅱ熱血篇〉
Kizumonogatari Part 2: Nekketsu
A well-known work with 熱 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 熱 in its Japanese title.
熱帯魚は雪に焦がれる
A Tropical Fish Yearns for Snow
A well-known work with 熱 in its Japanese title.
アネモネは熱を帯びる
The Anemone Feels the Heat
A well-known work with 熱 in its Japanese title.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 熱 mean in Japanese?
熱 means heat, temperature, fever, mania, passion.
How do you read 熱?
On'yomi: ネツ (NETSU). Kun'yomi: あつ.い (atsui).
How many strokes does 熱 have?
熱 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 火 (fire).
Is 熱 a good kanji for a tattoo?
熱 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means heat, temperature, fever, mania, passion. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.