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熱

Fever

Meaning

Fever, Heat

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

ねつ

Explanation

The reading is the same as the one you learned with the kanji, so don't get all feverish over this one.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

熱が出る
to have a fever break out
熱がある
to have a fever
熱が下がる
the fever goes down
熱を下げる
to lower a fever
熱を持つ
to gain heat, to feel warm
熱を出す
to develop a fever, to emit heat

Context Sentences

今日は少し熱があるので外出できません。

I have a bit of a fever today so I can’t go out.

ちょっと熱っぽいし、ダルいんだよね。

I'm a little feverish and sluggish.

え、やば。熱、40度もあるじゃん。

Oh no, I have a forty degree fever?

Kanji Composition

熱ねつ Heat