Translation and Meaning of: 激しい - hageshii

The word 「激しい」 (hageshii) is a Japanese adjective that means "intense," "violent," or "frenetic." This word is often used to describe actions, emotions, or situations that are extreme or vigorous in nature. The depth of the term reflects the wide range of contexts in which it can be applied, such as weather, emotion, or even a fast-paced lifestyle.

In terms of etymology, 「激しい」 is formed from the kanji 「激」 which contains the radical for "water" (氵), indicating a fluid and powerful force, typically associated with violent waves or currents. The kanji evokes images of natural strength, while the suffix しい (shii) is characteristic of adjectives in Japanese, transforming the root into a quality. Thus, 「激しい」 suggests something that is not only strong but also sways or oscillates intensely.

The origin of 「激しい」 dates back to ancient times in Japan, where it described natural phenomena such as storms and earthquakes, which are common in the region. Over time, its use expanded to include human emotional experiences, such as intense anger or passion. Such evolution in the use of the word is an example of how the Japanese language adapts ancient terms for modern needs and contexts. Today, in addition to natural disasters, 「激しい」 is also used in more subtle contexts, such as to describe a heated debate or even a very busy period of life.

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Synonyms and similar words

激烈 (gekiretsu) - Extreme intensity in conflict or competition situations.
激しい (hageshii) - Intense or violent; it can refer to emotions, actions, or natural phenomena.
強烈 (kyouretsu) - Strong and striking; used to describe powerful feelings or sensations.
激痛 (gekitou) - Intense pain; refers to sharp and severe pain.
激動 (gekidou) - Intense movement; often related to rapid and drastic changes.
激戦 (gekisen) - Intense conflict; refers to tough battles or competitions.
激増 (gekizou) - Drastic increase; used in quantitative contexts.
激怒 (gekiido) - Intense fury; an extreme form of anger.
激励 (gekirei) - Intense incentive; strong motivation for action or performance.
激化 (gekika) - Intensification; refers to the increase in the severity of a situation or conflict.
激流 (gekiyuu) - Strong current; refers to turbulent and agitated waters.
激変 (gekihen) - Drastic change; indicates significant and sudden alterations.
激発 (gekihatsu) - Intense explosion; can refer to physical or emotional reactions.
激突 (gekitotsu) - Intense collision; used in contexts of physical impacts or conflicts.
激減 (gekigen) - Drastic reduction; refers to a significant decrease in quantities.
激震 (gekishin) - Intense earthquake; it may refer to a strong tremor or shock.
激務 (gekimu) - Exhausting work; a reference to very tiring and demanding tasks.
激劇 (geki-geki) - Intense drama; used in artistic contexts for strong emotional scenes.
激烈な (gekiretsu na) - In an intense way; an adjective used to describe actions or emotions.
激しいです (hageshii desu) - It is intense; used to express intensity in a polite way.
激しい風 (hageshii kaze) - Strong wind; refers to strong and severe winds.
激しい痛み (hageshii itami) - Intense pain; pain that is sharp and severe.
激しい戦い (hageshii tatakai) - Intense battle; refers to fierce conflicts or vigorous fights.
激しい競争 (hageshii kyousou) - Intense competition; refers to big and fierce disputes.
激しい疲れ (hageshii tsukare) - Intense fatigue; a state of severe exhaustion.
激しい雨 (hageshii ame) - Heavy rains; rain that is characterized by being very strong.
激しい熱 (hageshii netsu) - High fever; refers to high body temperatures.
激しい病 (hageshii byou) - Intense illness; indicates a severe medical condition.

Related words

夕立

yuudachi

(night) sudden shower (rain)

猛烈

mouretsu

violent; vehement; anger

甚だしい

hanahadashii

extreme; excessive; terrible; intense; serious; severe; tremendous; heavy (damage)

強烈

kyouretsu

strong; intense; serious

急激

kyuugeki

sudden; precipitate; radical

激しい

Romaji: hageshii
Kana: はげしい
Type: adjective
L: jlpt-n3

Translation / Meaning: violent; vehement; intense; furious; stormy

Meaning in English: violent;vehement;intense;furious;tempestuous

Definition: To have a very strong force or degree. Intense.

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Example Sentences - (激しい) hageshii

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濠を巡る戦いは激しい。

Gō wo meguru tatakai wa hageshii

The battle around the moat is intense.

濠 (gou) - fossil
を (wo) - object particle
巡る (meguru) - surround, encircle
戦い (tatakai) - battle, fight
は (wa) - Topic particle
激しい (hageshii) - Intenso, violento

この山の道は起伏が激しいですね。

Kono yama no michi wa kifuku ga hageshii desu ne

This mountain road is intensely wavy.

この - demonstrative pronoun that means "this"
山 - noun that means "mountain"
の - particle indicating possession, in this case, "of the mountain"
道 - noun that means "path"
は - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case, "the path of the mountain"
起伏 - noun that means "ups and downs"
が - particle that indicates the subject of the sentence, in this case, "the ups and downs"
激しい - Adjective that means "intense" or "strong"
です - auxiliary verb that indicates the polite form of the sentence
ね - particle that indicates the expectation of confirmation or agreement from the listener, in this case, "isn't it?"