Translation guide
Expressing strong, intense, or passionate feelings, often in opposition or protest. In Japanese, this is conveyed through adverbs, adjectives, and verbs that emphasize forcefulness, emotional intensity, or firmness.
He vehemently protested against the proposal.
She vehemently denied the allegations.
Adverbial form of 強い (strong). Used for 'strongly' expressing opinions, objections, etc. Slightly less intense than 激しく.
He vehemently opposed that opinion.
Adverb meaning 'fiercely' or 'violently'. Often used for vehement attacks, criticism, or opposition.
The newspaper vehemently criticized the government's policy.
Literally 'raising one's voice roughly'. Describes vehement speech delivered in an angry or agitated tone.
He vehemently complained about the injustice, raising his voice.
Describing a person or their feelings as intensely passionate, fervent, or emotionally charged.
Adjective meaning 'intense', 'violent', 'fierce'. Can describe emotions like anger, passion, or enthusiasm.
He felt a vehement anger.
Na-adjective meaning 'fervent', 'ardent', 'passionate'. Often used for enthusiastic support, love, or belief.
He is a vehement supporter.
Na-adjective meaning 'fierce', 'violent'. Can describe intense emotions or actions.
Past tense of 激高する (to get enraged). Describes a state of vehement anger.
Describing an action performed with great force, energy, or intensity.
Same adjective as above, but applied to actions. 'Vehement' attack, exercise, etc.
After vehement exercise, rest is necessary.
Often used for fierce attacks, storms, or efforts.
Adjective meaning 'terrific', 'tremendous', 'dreadful'. Conveys overwhelming intensity.
There is no single Japanese adjective that perfectly matches all uses of 'vehement'. Instead, choose an adverb or adjective based on the context: 激しい for intensity, 熱烈な for fervent passion, 猛烈な for fierceness. Using 激しく with a verb is the most common way to express 'vehemently'.
He vehemently opposed.
激しい is the most general and can describe emotions, actions, or natural phenomena. 猛烈 is stronger and often implies a fierce, almost violent intensity, commonly used for attacks, heat, or effort. 熱烈 is specifically for passionate feelings like love, support, or belief, and is less about physical intensity.
Her vehement temperament is famous.
He argued back with vehement force.
He became vehement and pounded the desk.
The enemy launched a vehement attack.
The fire spread with vehement speed.