Imagine a strong current in a river, causing the water to become turbulent and intense. This represents the meaning of '激' as something that is intense or fierce.
Frequency in JLPT exams
The kanji '激' is a higher-level character, commonly found in JLPT N1 materials. It is often used in vocabulary and reading comprehension sections of the exam to test your understanding of intense or strong concepts.
Example Sentences
彼は激しい怒りを見せた。
He showed intense anger.
かれははげしいいかりをみせた。
kare wa hageshii ikari o miseta.
昨夜の嵐は激しい風をもたらした。
Last night's storm brought strong winds.
さくやのあらしははげしいかぜをもたらした。
sakuya no arashi wa hageshii kaze o motarashita.
その映画は激しいアクションシーンで有名です。
That movie is famous for its intense action scenes.
そのえいがははげしいあくしょんしーんでゆうめいです。
sono eiga wa hageshii akushon shiin de yuumei desu.
Notes and Tips for JLPT students
The kanji '激' is commonly used in various contexts, particularly in expressions related to intense emotions or activities.
Pay attention to the nuances between the different readings. '激' as 'hageshii' often conveys a sense of fierceness or violence, while '激' as 'kibishii' can mean something that is strict or harsh.
Practice writing the kanji to familiarize yourself with its stroke order and improve your reading comprehension skills for the JLPT.
Take note of compound words using '激' as they can have different meanings based on the combination.
Usage in Japanese Names
Names like '激丸' (Gekimaru) or '激造' (GekiZou) use the kanji '激'. It can convey a sense of strength or intensity in one's character.
