Translation of Japanese word "熱" to English
熱
ねつ
[netsu]
IPA: /netsu/
Meaning
NounA higher than normal body temperature of a person (or, generally, a mammal), usually caused by disease.
How to use
熱 (netsu) — 'fever / heat / passion'. 熱がある — have a fever. 高熱 (kounetsu) — high fever. 熱心な (nesshin na) — enthusiastic. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
fever / heat
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 熱
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ねつ
Romaji Transcription: netsu
Example Sentences
熱が高いので、水を飲みます。
ねつがつよいので、みずをのみます。
I drink water because the body temperature is high.
熱が下がらないので、病院に行きます。
ねつがさがらないので、びょういんにいきます。
I will go to the hospital because the body temperature does not decrease.
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- 熱が出る— to run a fever
- 熱が高いので、水を飲みます。— I drink water because the body temperature is high.
Frequency rank: #717 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "熱" mean?▼
The Japanese word "熱" means "fever / heat" in English.
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The word "熱" is read as "ねつ" (netsu). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "熱が高いので、水を飲みます。".
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