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

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.

コウイチのダンスはいつも激しいです。

Koichi's dancing is always intense.

Kanji Composition