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熱
熱 (readings: ねつ, あつ; Japanese kanji) means “heat / fever”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 発熱 (fever).
What does 熱 mean?
| Kanji | 熱 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | heat / fever |
| Readings | ねつ, あつ |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 熱
熱 is read ねつ or あつ depending on the word.
Example words with 熱
| Example | 発熱 (fever) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14