Translation guide
Expresses intense passion, enthusiasm, or earnestness. Japanese equivalents range from emotional heat to religious devotion.
To describe a strong, excited feeling about something, often in a positive or energetic way.
General term for enthusiasm, zeal, or fervor. Commonly used in work, study, or personal pursuits.
彼は熱意を持って仕事に取り組んだ。
He tackled his work with fervor.
Passion or fervor, often with a nuance of deep emotional commitment. Used for love, art, or life goals.
彼女は情熱を込めて歌った。
She sang with fervor.
Frenzy, wild enthusiasm, or fervor, often in a group setting like sports or concerts.
サッカーファンは熱狂して応援した。
The soccer fans cheered with fervor.
Earnestness, diligence, or fervor. Often used for dedicated study or religious practice.
彼は熱心に仏教を学んでいる。
He studies Buddhism with fervor.
To describe intense devotion, zeal, or ecstasy in a religious context.
Religious faith or piety; can imply fervent belief.
彼の信仰心はとても深い。
His religious fervor is very deep.
Fanaticism or blind fervor, often with negative connotations.
Can imply irrational or extreme devotion; use carefully.
Religious ecstasy or rapture; a state of spiritual fervor.
彼は法悦に浸った。
He was immersed in religious fervor.
To describe speaking or acting with intense emotion, often in a persuasive or heartfelt manner.
With fervor, passionately. Used to modify verbs like speak, sing, or argue.
彼は熱を込めて演説した。
He gave a speech with fervor.
With enthusiasm/fervor. Similar to 熱を込めて but slightly more formal.
彼女は熱意を込めてプロジェクトを説明した。
She explained the project with fervor.
熱意 is more about active enthusiasm and diligence, often in work or study. 情熱 implies deeper emotional passion, like for art or a person.
Avoid directly translating 'fervor' as 熱狂 in all contexts; it can sound too extreme. Use 熱意 or 情熱 for general fervor.
Fervent believers gathered.