JLPT N2
激
violent, intense, severe
Readings
On'yomiゲキ
Kun'yomiはげ.しい
Mnemonic
WATER (氵) that is URGED (敫) on becomes VIOLENT (激) rapids.
Example Words
激しい (はげしい) violent, intense
急激 (きゅうげき) sudden, rapid
感激 (かんげき) deep emotion, impression
violent, intense, severe