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.
To express an opinion, protest, or denial with intense emotion and forcefulness.
Adverbial form of 激しい (intense, violent). Used with verbs like 抗議する (protest), 否定する (deny), 主張する (assert) to mean 'vehemently'.
彼はその提案に激しく抗議した。
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.
彼はその意見に強く反対した。
He vehemently opposed that opinion.
Adverb meaning 'fiercely' or 'violently'. Often used for vehement attacks, criticism, or opposition.
新聞は政府の政策を猛烈に批判した。
The newspaper vehemently criticized the government's policy.
Literally 'raising one's voice roughly'. Describes vehement speech delivered in an angry or agitated tone.
彼は声を荒げて不正を訴えた。
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.
彼は激しい怒りを感じた。
He felt a vehement anger.
彼女の激しい気性は有名だ。
Her vehement temperament is famous.
Na-adjective meaning 'fervent', 'ardent', 'passionate'. Often used for enthusiastic support, love, or belief.
彼は熱烈な支持者だ。
He is a vehement supporter.
Na-adjective meaning 'fierce', 'violent'. Can describe intense emotions or actions.
彼は猛烈な勢いで反論した。
He argued back with vehement force.
Past tense of 激高する (to get enraged). Describes a state of vehement anger.
彼は激高して机を叩いた。
He became vehement and pounded the desk.
Describing an action performed with great force, energy, or intensity.
Same adjective as above, but applied to actions. 'Vehement' attack, exercise, etc.
激しい運動の後は休憩が必要だ。
After vehement exercise, rest is necessary.
Often used for fierce attacks, storms, or efforts.
敵は猛烈な攻撃を仕掛けてきた。
The enemy launched a vehement attack.
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'.
彼は激しく反対した。
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.
すさまじい勢いで火が広がった。
The fire spread with vehement speed.