Japanese symbol for “passionate”
熱烈
ねつれつ
Romaji: netsuretsu
ardent; passionate; vehement
In Japanese, passionate is 熱烈, read ねつれつ (netsuretsu).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- adj-na, n ardent; passionate; vehement
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “passionate”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 熱い | あつい atsui | passionate (feelings, etc.); ardent; hot (e.g. gaze) |
| 濃厚 | のうこう noukou | passionate; sensuous; hot |
| 暑い | あつい atsui | passionate; impassioned; burning (desire, etc.) |
| 切々 | せつせつ setsusetsu | passionate; fervent |
| コア | コア koa | core; hardcore; all-out |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 熱心 | ねっしん nesshin | zealous; enthusiastic; ardent |
| 熱い | あつい atsui | hot (to the touch) |
| 情熱 | じょうねつ jounetsu | passion; enthusiasm; zeal |
| 熱帯 | ねったい nettai | tropics |
| 熱意 | ねつい netsui | zeal; enthusiasm; ardor |
| 熱気 | ねっき nekki | heat; hot air |
| 強烈 | きょうれつ kyouretsu | strong; intense; severe |
| 猛烈 | もうれつ mouretsu | fierce; intense; severe |
See also: Chinese symbol for “passionate”.
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