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熱

熱 — heat, temperature, fever

Learn the correct stroke order for 熱 (heat), a 15-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 415 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ネツnetsu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)あつ.いatsui
Strokes15
Radical火
Frequency#700
Meaningsheat, temperature, fever, mania, passion

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

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Common Words

加熱かねつheating; application of heatnoun
過熱かねつoverheating; excessive heatingnoun
解熱げねつlowering a fever; alleviation of fevernoun
高熱こうねつhigh fevernoun
情熱じょうねつpassion; enthusiasm; zealnoun
耐熱たいねつheat-resistingnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 熱 (heat) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 15 strokes with radical 火.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 熱 is #700, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

加熱かねつ — heating; application of heat
過熱かねつ — overheating; excessive heating
解熱げねつ — lowering a fever; alleviation of fever

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (火)

火fire灯lamp灰ashes災disaster炎inflammation炉hearth炊cook点spot

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 熱 have?

The kanji 熱 (heat) has 15 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 熱?

熱 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 熱 mean?

熱 means: heat, temperature, fever, mania, passion. On'yomi readings: ネツ. Kun'yomi readings: あつ.い.

What JLPT level is 熱?

熱 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.