मतलब
Describes something extremely hot, exciting, thrilling, or highly anticipated.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
The term is inseparable from 'Gacha' games. When a screen flashes gold or rainbow, players scream 'Geki-atsu!' It represents the dopamine hit of a potential win. Pachinko is a multi-billion dollar industry in Japan. Many slang terms, including Geki-atsu, started here before being sanitized for general use. On sites like 2channel (now 5channel) or Niconico Douga, {激|げき}アツ is often used with 'Kusa' (grass/lol) to show over-the-top excitement. Japanese sports commentators sometimes use 'Atsui' (Hot), but fans on social media will upgrade it to 'Geki-atsu' for viral moments.
Use Katakana
When texting, write it as 激アツ. Using all kanji (激熱) looks a bit too serious or old-fashioned for slang.
Avoid with Seniors
Older people might only know the gambling meaning and think you have a gambling problem if you use it too much!
मतलब
Describes something extremely hot, exciting, thrilling, or highly anticipated.
Use Katakana
When texting, write it as 激アツ. Using all kanji (激熱) looks a bit too serious or old-fashioned for slang.
Avoid with Seniors
Older people might only know the gambling meaning and think you have a gambling problem if you use it too much!
The 'Geki' Trend
Once you master Geki-atsu, try using Geki-yaba or Geki-uma. It's a very easy way to sound more like a native speaker.
Pair with 'Maji'
Saying 'Maji de Geki-atsu' (Seriously hype) is the ultimate way to express peak excitement.
खुद को परखो
Which situation is the MOST appropriate for using {激|げき}アツ?
You are in a specific situation. Which one?
Geki-atsu is for 'hype' and excitement in hobbies like gaming. A is literal weather, B is too formal, and D would be 'Geki-kara' (spicy).
Fill in the blank with the correct form.
このアニメの{最終|さいしゅう}{回|かい}、マジで（ ）だったね！
The context is the final episode of an anime, which is an exciting event.
Match the phrase to the feeling.
Match: 1. {激|げき}アツ, 2. {胸|むね}アツ
Geki-atsu is for high energy; Mune-atsu is for emotional resonance.
🎉 स्कोर: /3
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
When to say Geki-atsu
Gaming
- • Gacha luck
- • Boss fights
- • New releases
Sports
- • Last-minute goals
- • Comebacks
- • World Cup
Geki-atsu vs Mune-atsu
अभ्यास बैंक
3 अभ्यासYou are in a specific situation. Which one?
Geki-atsu is for 'hype' and excitement in hobbies like gaming. A is literal weather, B is too formal, and D would be 'Geki-kara' (spicy).
このアニメの{最終|さいしゅう}{回|かい}、マジで（ ）だったね！
The context is the final episode of an anime, which is an exciting event.
Match: 1. {激|げき}アツ, 2. {胸|むね}アツ
Geki-atsu is for high energy; Mune-atsu is for emotional resonance.
🎉 स्कोर: /3
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालUsually no. It describes situations or events. If you want to say a person is 'hot' (attractive), use 'kakkoii' or 'ikemen'. If they are 'popular/on fire,' you can say they are 'ureteiru'.
Yes, it's gender-neutral slang. However, it does have a slightly 'rough' or 'energetic' feel, so some might prefer 'sugoi' in polite company.
No. 'Atsumori' is a meme from a news program (and the name of Animal Crossing), though both relate to being 'hot' or 'hyped.'
激アツ is the most common. Using the fire emoji 🔥 after it is very standard.
No, use 'Mune-atsu' for sad but moving moments. Geki-atsu is for high-energy excitement.
It's been around since the 90s, but it's still very much in use. It's considered 'standard slang' now.
There isn't a direct slang opposite like 'Geki-samu' (though 'Samu!' is used for bad jokes). Usually, you'd just say 'Bimyō' (meh/not great).
Absolutely not. It will likely cost you the job.
No, that is 'Geki-kara'.
Only in very casual startups or between very close colleagues who are also friends.
संबंधित मुहावरे
{胸|むね}アツ
similarHeart-warming or emotionally moving.
{激|げき}ウマ
builds onExtremely delicious.
{白熱|はくねつ}する
synonymTo become white-hot/incandescent.
{激|げき}ヤバ
builds onExtremely crazy/dangerous/amazing.
{神|かみ}ゲー
specialized formA god-tier game.
