Kanji 猛: fierce, rave, rush, become furious, wildness, strength
Key takeaways
Kanji 猛: fierce, rave, rush, become furious, wildness, strength. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 猛
fierce, rave, rush, become furious, wildness, strength
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
Imagine a wild beast (⺨) that is the eldest or leader (孟) of the pack, showing its fierce and powerful nature. This character is used in words like 'fierce' or 'wild beast'.
