猛烈(もうれつ)

もうれつ
na-adjective
fierce, intense, violent
1. fierce, intense, furious, violent
Describes something extremely strong or intense in degree, often used for natural forces, emotions, speed, or effort. Conveys a sense of overwhelming power or severity.
猛烈(もうれつ)な風(かぜ)が吹(ふ)いた。
A fierce wind blew.
猛烈(もうれつ)なスピードで走(はし)り抜(ぬ)けた。
He sped through at a furious pace.
猛烈(もうれつ)な台風(たいふう)が九州(きゅうしゅう)に上陸(じょうりく)し、各地(かくち)で被害(ひがい)が出(で)た。
A violent typhoon made landfall in Kyushu, causing damage across the region.

USAGE:
Primarily used as a na-adjective (猛烈(もうれつ)な). Can also function adverbially as 猛烈(もうれつ)に. Describes intensity at an extreme level — stronger than 激(はげ)しい in many contexts. Often used in weather reports and news.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 猛烈(もうれつ)な風(かぜ): fierce wind
  • 猛烈(もうれつ)な暑(あつ)さ: intense heat
  • 猛烈(もうれつ)な勢(いきお)い: tremendous force
  • 猛烈(もうれつ)に反対(はんたい)する: to oppose fiercely
  • 猛烈(もうれつ)な台風(たいふう): violent typhoon
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