猛

KANJI DETAIL

fierce

On readingもう

11 strokesN3

Radical 犬 · dog

Stroke order

11 strokes

Japanese readings

On reading: もう
Kun reading: None

Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

Structure: 猛 has 11 strokes and expresses fierceness or a very high degree of intensity.
Basic usage: 猛暑 is read もうしょ, and 猛勉強 is read もうべんきょう.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

What is intense
- 猛暑が続き describes continuing extreme heat. 猛 emphasizes the severity of the heat.
- 猛勉強した means studied intensely, emphasizing the effort put into studying.