JLPT N1

fervent; sincere; serious (illness)

Item 177 of 642 | 16 strokes | Radical: 竹 (bamboo)

Readings

On'yomiトク
Kun'yomiあつ.い

Mnemonic

Solid as BAMBOO—FERVENT and SINCERE in devotion.

Example Words

篤志 (とくし) benevolence
危篤 (きとく) critical condition
篤い (あつい) fervent; sincere