English–Japanese

“intense” in Japanese

Japanese

Also猛烈 (mōretsu) · 激しい (hageshii)

Pronunciation

Romajikyōretsu

Example

このチーズのにおいは強烈です。ko no chī zu no ni o i wa kyō retsu de su

The smell of this cheese is intense.

Illustration for 強烈 (intense)

How to say “intense” in Japanese

“Intense” in Japanese is 強烈 (kyōretsu).

Indicates an unusually high level of force, sensation, or effect that stands out from what is ordinary.

Full entry for 強烈: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 強烈

昨日の雷雨は強烈でしたが、朝には空が晴れました。kinō no rai u wa kyō retsu de shi ta ga asa ni wa sora ga ha re ma shi ta

Yesterday's thunderstorm was intense, but the sky was clear by morning.

Tips for using 強烈

  • 強烈な味 (kyōretsu na aji) can describe a flavor that dominates the senses, making the word useful when discussing food, smells, and other vivid experiences.

Other Japanese words for “intense”

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猛烈

mōretsu

na-adjectiveintense

今日は猛烈な暑さです。kyō wa mō retsu na atsu sa de su

The heat is intense today.

この運動は激しいです。ko no un dō wa hage shi i de su

This exercise is intense.

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