N1
しれつ (shiretsu)
熾烈
fierce, severe, intense, vehement
💡 Nuance & Usage:
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。
📝 Example Sentences
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.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "熾烈"!
その試合は、両チームの_______な攻防で、最後まで目が離せなかった。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「攻防」が激しい様子を表現するには「熾烈な」が適切です。
English: '熾烈な' is appropriate to describe a fierce offense and defense ('攻防').
English: '熾烈な' is appropriate to describe a fierce offense and defense ('攻防').
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