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苛烈

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 苛烈

れつ
~な Adj.
Noun
Freq #12133
1

severe; fierce; stern

Kanji in this Word

8 strokes
Grade 8

Meanings

torment
scold
chastise

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いじ.める
さいな.む
いらだ.つ
からい
こまかい
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
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