Word details
凛冽
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 凛冽
Dictionary
Entry
1
Formal or literary term; 'taru' adjective
biting (cold); severe; intense; piercing
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
凛
15 strokes
Grade 9
Meanings
cold
strict
severe
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
リン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
きびし.い
冽
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
烈
10 strokes
Frequency: 1397
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
ardent
violent
vehement
furious
severe
extreme
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
レツ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
はげ.しい
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
やす
凜
15 strokes
JLPT N1
Grade 9
Meanings
cold
strict
severe
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
リン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
きびし.い
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