熱 Fever

Meaning

Primary

Fever

Alternative

Heat

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

ねつ

Explanation

The reading is the same as the one you learned with the kanji, so don't get all feverish over this one.

Context

Common Word Combinations

• 熱が〜

  熱が出る

  to have a fever break out

  熱がある

  to have a fever

  熱が下がる

  the fever goes down

• 熱を〜

  熱を下げる

  to lower a fever

  熱を持つ

  to gain heat, to feel warm

  熱を出す

  to develop a fever, to emit heat

Context Sentences

今日は少し熱があるので外出できません。

I have a bit of a fever today so I can’t go out.

ちょっと熱っぽいし、ダルいんだよね。

I'm a little feverish and sluggish.

え、やば。熱、40度もあるじゃん。

Oh no, I have a forty degree fever?

Kanji Composition

1. 熱

   ねつ Heat