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激しい
hageshii
Description
「激しい」は、動きや力、気持ちがとても強いようすを表す言葉です。
"激しい" describes a state where movements, forces, or feelings are very strong.
雨や運動、けんかなど、強くて大きいものによく使います。
It is often used for strong and intense things like rain, exercise, or fights.
Meanings
激しいhageshii
intense, violent, severe (in force or degree)
今日は雨が激しいです。
The rain is heavy today.
激しいhageshii
strong or fierce (of emotions, competition)
二人の争いは激しかった。
The fight between the two was intense.
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Notes
- Etymology
adjective form of 激 (geki, 'intense'); adverb form is 激しく.
- Nuance
describes strength/force; unlike 厳しい (strict, harsh conditions), 激しい stresses raw intensity.
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