synonym Comparative
強烈
VS
熾烈
Differences Between "強烈" and "熾烈"
Option A
強烈
Meaning
strong, intense, fierce
Reading
きょうれつ (kyōretsu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は強烈な個性を持っている。
He has a strong personality.
Option B
熾烈
Meaning
fierce, severe, intense, vehement
Reading
しれつ (shiretsu)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
オリンピック出場をかけた代表選考は、例年以上に熾烈を極めた。
The selection process for the Olympic team, vying for a spot, was more fierce than usual.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(strong, intense, fierce)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 強烈: Refers to something very powerful, impactful, or severe, often in a sensory (e.g., smell, impact) or emotional way (e.g., impression).
- 熾烈: Used to describe competition, struggle, debate, etc., where the intensity is extremely high, often implying hardship or difficulty. 非常に激しい競争や争い、議論などを表現する際に使われる、硬い表現です。
- 強烈: Refers to something very powerful, impactful, or severe, often in a sensory (e.g., smell, impact) or emotional way (e.g., impression).
- 熾烈: Used to describe competition, struggle, debate, etc., where the intensity is extremely high, often implying hardship or difficulty. 非常に激しい競争や争い、議論などを表現する際に使われる、硬い表現です。
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