猛
モウ, たけ, たけし, たける

fierce, rave, rush, become furious, wildness, strength

JLPT1 G7 S11 F1301

As per 孟# (energetic → frenetic) + 犬 dog/beast → frenetic activity of a dog/beast (compare 狂 and 戻) → *fierce*; *strong*; *fly into a rage*.

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