Translation and Meaning of: 熱 - netsu
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 熱 (netsu) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: netsu
Kana: ねつ
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: fever; temperature
Meaning in English: fever;temperature
Definition: An energetic wave emitted by an object.
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Explanation and Etymology - (熱) netsu
The Japanese word 「熱」 (netsu) has multiple meanings that vary depending on the context in which it is used. Basically, it refers to the concept of heat or fever. Its etymology leads us to the Kanji 「熱」, which is composed of the radicals 「灬」 representing fire, and 「埶」 which is a combination of elements related to skill or technique, thus suggesting the idea of intense heat that can be applied skillfully or effectively.
In addition to meaning "heat," the word is also commonly used to describe "fever" in a medical sense, as well as "passion" or "enthusiasm" in emotional contexts. This usage denotes an intensity of feeling, such as the intense dedication of a person to a hobby or a cause. This diversity of meanings highlights the importance of context in the complete understanding of the word.
Historically, the introduction and evolution of the term in Japan have deep roots in ancient Chinese medicine and philosophy, where the concept of balancing internal and external temperatures was crucial for health and well-being. Over time, the word 「熱」 was assimilated into the Japanese vocabulary to encompass not only physical but also emotional and spiritual aspects, reflecting a holistic approach quite common in Eastern concepts. Today, it is common to find 「熱」 in compound words that further expand its use, such as 「熱心」 (nesshin), which means fervent or enthusiastic.
Synonyms and similar words
- 熱気 (Netsuki) - Hot air, atmosphere of heat.
- 熱量 (Netsuryou) - Amount of heat, thermal energy.
- 熱帯 (Net Tai) - Tropical region, where the climate is warm and humid.
- 発熱 (Hatsunetsu) - Fever, increase in body temperature.
- 熱狂 (Nettou) - Intense excitement, extreme enthusiasm.
- 熱中 (Netchuu) - Intense dedication, absorbed in something.
- 熱心 (Nesshin) - Enthusiasm, devotion, fervent interest.
- 熱湯 (Nettou) - Boiling water, hot water.
- 熱血 (Nekketsu) - Burning passion, warm and determined spirit.
- 熱戦 (Netsusen) - Fierce confrontation, intense competition.
- 熱烈 (Netsuretsu) - Intense, fervent, passionate.
- 熱意 (Netsui) - Enthusiasm, fervor, motivation.
- 熱狂的 (Nettou-teki) - Extremely enthusiastic, fanatic.
- 熱病 (Netsubyō) - Febrile illness, a condition characterized by an increase in temperature.
- 熱線 (Netsusen) - Heat line, beam of thermal radiation.
- 熱気球 (Netsukikyuu) - Hot air balloon.
- 熱帯雨林 (Net Tai Uin) - Tropical rainforest, habitat of warm and humid climate.
- 熱中症 (Netchuusyou) - Heat illness, a condition caused by excessive exposure to heat.
- 熱源 (Netsugen) - Heat source, origin of heat.
- 熱波 (Netsuba) - Heat wave, prolonged period of high temperatures.
- 熱帯魚 (Net Tai Uo) - Tropical fish, species of fish that live in warm climates.
- 熱中する (Netchuu suru) - Focus intensely, devote yourself to something with fervor.
- 熱中度 (Netchuu-do) - Level of dedication or immersion in an activity.
- 熱帯夜 (Net Tai Yoru) - Tropical night, hot and humid night.
- 熱帯低気圧 (Net Tai Teikiatsu) - Tropical depression, tropical weather system.
- 熱帯性 (Net Tai Sei) - Regarding tropical climate.
- 熱帯植物 (Net Tai Shokubutsu) - Tropical plants, typical flora of warm regions.
- 熱帯地方 (Net Tai Chihou) - Tropical regions, areas with a tropical climate.
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How to Write in Japanese - (熱) netsu
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Example Sentences - (熱) netsu
Below are some example sentences:
Nettai urin wa seimei no hōko desu
Tropical forests are life's treasures.
The rainforest is a treasure of life.
- 熱帯雨林 (nettai urin) - rainforest
- は (wa) - topic particle
- 生命 (seimei) - life
- の (no) - possession particle
- 宝庫 (houko) - tesouro
- です (desu) - verb ser/estar in the present
netsuyu wo sosogu
Pour hot water.
pour boiling water
- 熱湯 (netsu-tou) - boiling water
- を (wo) - object particle
- 注ぐ (sosogu) - clear, verter
Jounetsuteki na ai wo motte ikiru
Viva com amor apaixonado.
Live with passionate love.
- 情熱的な - passionate, burning
- 愛 - love
- を - direct object particle
- 持って - have, possess
- 生きる - to live
Kounetsuhi ga takakute komatteimasu
I am concerned about the high cost of energy.
I'm having trouble because the utility bill is high.
- 光熱費 - expenses with electricity and heating
- が - subject particle
- 高くて - high and
- 困っています - I am worried
Sūpu ga atsui desu
The soup is hot.
The soup is hot.
- スープ (suupu) - soup
- が (ga) - subject particle
- 熱い (atsui) - warm
- です (desu) - verb ser/estar (formal)
Kare wa nesshin ni kare no riron o tokuita
He passionately explained his theory.
He eagerly preached his theory.
- 彼 - Japanese pronoun meaning "he"
- は - Japanese particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- 熱心に - Japanese adverb meaning "with enthusiasm"
- 彼の - Japanese possessive pronoun meaning "your"
- 理論を - Japanese noun that means "theory" and the particle "wo" indicates the direct object of the sentence
- 説いた - Japanese verb meaning "explain" in the past tense
Kanojo wa nesshin ni benkyou shiteimasu
She is studying with enthusiasm.
She is studying eagerly.
- 彼女 - means "she" in Japanese.
- は - topic particle in Japanese, indicating that the subject of the sentence is "she".
- 熱心に - adverb that means "enthusiastically" or "with dedication".
- 勉強しています - compound verb that means "studying" or "learning".
Atsui ocha wo nomitai desu
I want to drink hot tea.
- 熱い (atsui) - warm
- お茶 (ocha) - tea
- を (wo) - direct object particle
- 飲みたい (nomitai) - to want to drink
- です (desu) - sentence-final particle
Netsui wo motte torikumu koto ga seikou no kagi desu
Working with enthusiasm is the key to success.
- 熱意 (netsui) - enthusiasm, passion
- を (wo) - object particle
- 持って (motte) - having, possessing
- 取り組む (torikumu) - address, deal with
- こと (koto) - thing, fact
- が (ga) - subject particle
- 成功 (seikou) - success
- の (no) - possession particle
- 鍵 (kagi) - key
- です (desu) - verb "to be" in the present tense
Watashi wa netchuu shiteimasu
I'm obsessed.
I am enthusiastic.
- 私 - Japanese personal pronoun meaning "I"
- は - Japanese particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case, "I"
- 熱中 - Japanese noun that means "enthusiasm, passion"
- しています - Japanese verb that means "to be doing", conjugated in the present continuous.
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