How to say 'Strict' in Japanese | 厳重

word

Meaning

Strict

Reading

Kanji

厳Severe, Strict 重Heavy

Explanation

The Japanese adjective '厳重 (げんじゅう)' means 'strict' or 'severe'. It is often used to describe something that is very carefully controlled, tightly secured, or strictly enforced. This word can be applied to security measures, rules, or even warnings. For example: strict security measures were taken「厳重な警備が取られた」(げんじゅうなけいびがとられた). The teacher gave a strict warning「先生は厳重に注意した」(せんせいはげんじゅうにちゅういした). It can also imply a sense of seriousness or gravity in a situation, such as in '厳重な処置 (げんじゅうなしょち) (strict measures)'.

Part Of Speech

adjective

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Kanji Grade

Frequency

3899

Composition

kanji

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