8 strokes

Meanings

cold

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
レツ
レイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
きよ.い

Dictionary

Common Words

いれつ
清洌
~な Adj.
Noun
Freq #40418
1

cool and clear

凛烈
んれつ
~な Adj.
~と Adverb
Freq #127628
1

Formal or literary term; 'taru' adjective

biting (cold); severe; intense; piercing

冽冽
つれつ
Noun
Freq #204607
1

extremely cold

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