Write the Readings of This Kanji: 厳

げん, ごん, おごそ, きび

How to say 'Severe' or 'Strict' in Japanese | 厳しい

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The Japanese word for Severe or Strict is 'Kibishii', written as 厳しい in Japanese.'Severe' or 'Strict' in hiragana is きびしい.

word

厳しい

Meaning

Severe, Strict

Reading

きびしい

kibishii

Kanji

厳Severe, Strict

Explanation

The Japanese adjective '厳しい (きびしい)' can mean 'strict' or 'severe', depending on the context. When used to describe a person, it often refers to someone who is strict or demanding, such as a teacher or parent. For example: my teacher is strict「私の先生は厳しい」(わたしのせんせいはきびしい). When used to describe a situation or condition, it can mean 'severe' or 'harsh', such as in the case of weather or rules. For example: the winter is severe「冬は厳しい」(ふゆはきびしい). This adjective can also be used to describe something that is difficult or challenging, such as a test or competition. For example: the exam was tough「試験は厳しかった」(しけんはきびしかった).

Part Of Speech

adjective

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

1044

Composition

kanji-hiragana

Handwriting

This word is an i-adjective. To learn how it transforms in different tenses and forms, explore all its conjugations.

Kanji in the Word 厳しい

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

厳

Meaning

Severe, Strict

Hiragana in the Word 厳しい

This word contains 2 Hiragana characters :

hiragana

し

Reading

Shi

hiragana

い

Reading

Words Related to 厳しい Through the Kanji 厳

These 2 Words contain the Kanji 厳 as well.

word

厳重

Meaning

Strict

word

厳密

Meaning

Strict

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'Kibishii' means 'Severe' or 'Strict' .

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