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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of dog and eldest. Eldest dog.
Symbolism
Fierce, wild beast, intense heat. Represents fierce.
Component Breakdown
animal + 孟
Words & Expressions
Words written with 猛
Four-Character Compounds
猪突猛進
ちょとつもうしん
headlong rush; rushing recklessly
勇猛果敢
ゆうもうかかん
daring and resolute; having dauntless courage
勇猛精進
ゆうみょうしょうじん
engage in ascetic practices with dauntless spirit
勇猛無比
ゆうもうむひ
most brave; as brave as any; unmatched for valor
Anime & Manga
儚いキミは猛攻をはじめる
Hakanai Kimi wa Moukou wo Hajimeru
A well-known work with 猛 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 猛 mean in Japanese?
猛 means fierce, rave, rush, become furious, wildness, strength.
How do you read 猛?
On'yomi: モウ (MOU).
How many strokes does 猛 have?
猛 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 犬 (dog).
Is 猛 a good kanji for a tattoo?
猛 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means fierce, rave, rush, become furious, wildness, strength. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.