Quick answer
熱 is the kanji for "Heat". It is a JLPT N3 kanji. The main reading is あつ.い (atsui). Stroke-order practice is available below.
Meaning
Heat
Also : Fever · Temperature · Passion
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
15 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 熱 represents 'HEAT'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of heat.
On-reading: ねつ — remember this sound by associating it with heat. Kun-reading: あつ.い.
Example Sentences
風邪で熱が出ました。
かぜでねつがでました。
I developed a fever from a cold.
学習への熱意が強いです。
がくしゅうへのねつじゃいがつよいです。
I have strong enthusiasm for learning.
Vocabulary using 熱
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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