Japanese symbol for “zeal”
熱意
ねつい
Romaji: netsui
zeal; enthusiasm; ardor; ardour
In Japanese, zeal is 熱意, read ねつい (netsui).
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
- n zeal; enthusiasm; ardor; ardour
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “zeal”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 情熱 | じょうねつ jounetsu | passion; enthusiasm; zeal |
| 熱 | ねつ netsu | zeal; passion; enthusiasm |
| 熱血 | ねっけつ nekketsu | zeal; fervor; fervour |
| ジール | ジール jiiru | zeal |
| 熱量 | ねつりょう netsuryou | (degree of) enthusiasm; zeal; passion |
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 |
| 熱気 | ねっき nekki | heat; hot air |
| 意味 | いみ imi | meaning; significance; sense |
| 注意 | ちゅうい chuui | attention; notice; heed |
| 意識 | いしき ishiki | consciousness |
See also: Chinese symbol for “zeal”.
Data: JMdict (CC BY-SA 4.0); KANJIDIC2 (CC BY-SA 4.0); KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0); wordfreq (CC BY-SA 4.0 (data)). Retrieved 2026-10-22.