Meaning

Primary

Intense

Alternatives

Violent, Fierce

Word Type

い adjective

Explanation

This is a single kanji with an on the end, meaning you know it's probably an adjective. What's the adjective form of fierce and violent? Fierce and violent! That's intense.

Reading

はげしい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

What is fierce and violent? That old hag (はげ). Imagine her coming at you attacking you violently!

Context

Context Sentences

コウイチのダンスはいつも激しいです。

Koichi's dancing is always intense.

外からは激しい雨風の音が聞こえてきていた。

The sound of fierce rain and wind was heard from outside.

うちの父と母は、よく激しい口論をする。

My father and mother often have heated arguments.

時々、夜になると激しい不安を感じるの。

Sometimes at night I feel an intense anxiety.

Kanji Composition