猛
もう
mou
JLPT N111 strokesKanjiLevel 77 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
猛 is the kanji for "Fierce". The most common reading is もう (mou). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Fierce
Also : Rush · Rave · Wildness · Strength
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Readings
onもう/ mou
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
11 strokes
Radicals
犭孟
Example Sentences
彼は猛烈な勢いで練習に取り組んだ。
かれはもうれつなせいいでれんしゅうにとりくんだ。
He tackled his practice with fierce intensity.
猛暑が続き、熱中症患者が増えた。
もうしょがつづき、ねっちゅうしょかんじゃがふえた。
As the intense heat continued, heatstroke cases increased.
Vocabulary using 猛
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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