What is the meaning and reading of the kanji "猛"?

The kanji "猛" belongs to JLPT N1 and means "Fierce, Violent, Strong". Its Onyomi is "モウ (mou)" and Kunyomi is "なし".

JLPT N1

猛

Fierce, Violent, Strong

Q: Is there a memory mnemonic for "猛"?

Yes! Radical breakdown: "豸 (beast/cat-like animal) + 孟 (chief/first - contains 子 (child) and 皿 (dish/plate))". Mnemonic Story: "This is no ordinary BEAST (豸)! This is the CHIEF (孟) of all beasts, a creature so incredibly FIERCE and VIOLENT that even its shadow inspires terror. It's the MIGHTY leader of the pack!"

Onyomi

モウ (mou)

Kunyomi

なし

🧠 Memory Mnemonic

🔍 Radical Breakdown

豸 (beast/cat-like animal) + 孟 (chief/first - contains 子 (child) and 皿 (dish/plate))

📖 Mnemonic Story

This is no ordinary BEAST (豸)! This is the CHIEF (孟) of all beasts, a creature so incredibly FIERCE and VIOLENT that even its shadow inspires terror. It's the MIGHTY leader of the pack!

💡 Quick Hint: Chief beast fierce

Essential N1 Vocabulary

猛烈

もうれつ

Fierce, intense

猛獣

もうじゅう

Wild beast, savage animal

猛暑

もうしょ

Intense heat, heatwave

Kanji Practice Quiz

Verify your memory for "猛"

＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿な勢いで仕事を進めた。

🎉 正解 / Correct!

解説: 猛烈は「もうれつ」と読みます。
English: 猛烈 is read as 'mouretsu'.

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