Kanji for "Severe"
4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "severe". The most popular choice is shown first.
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ardent, violent, vehement, furious, severe, extreme
Reading: retsu
10 strokes · powerful
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for severe?
The most common kanji for "severe" is 烈, read as retsu. It means ardent, violent, vehement. Related kanji: 酷 (severe), 辣 (severe), 凜 (severe).
How many strokes does 烈 have?
烈 has 10 strokes.