01
猛烈
もうれつ
fierce, intense
Meanings
- fierce
- rave
- rush
- become furious
- wildness
- strength
Readings
Onyomi
- モウ
Kunyomi
- N/A
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Useful words
02
猛暑
もうしょ
intense heat
03
猛毒
もうどく
deadly poison
04
猛練習
もうれんしゅう
intensive training
05
猛犬
もうけん
fierce dog
06
猛追
もうつい
hot pursuit
Compare Kanji
01孟Shape95%chief, beginningThese two look very similar; 猛 adds the beast radical to 孟.02烈Meaning92%ardent, violentBoth kanji mean fierce or intense and are frequently used together in words.03獣Component88%animal, beastBoth relate to wild animals and share the beast radical 犭.04独Component85%single, aloneBoth kanji share the beast radical on the left side.05激Meaning80%violent, get excitedBoth characters describe violent, fierce, or extreme states and forces.06豪Meaning75%overpowering, greatBoth imply great strength, magnificence, or intensity in natural phenomena.