日本語道場

Nihongo Dojo — N3 → N2

Kanji
厳

N2

Meaningsstern, strictness, severity, rigidity
On'yomiゲン、ゴン
Kun'yomiおごそ、きび、いか、いつくし
Strokes17
Radical厂

Compounds

  • solemn (ceremony, atmosphere, etc.), austere, grave, majestic

  • severe, strict, rigid, unsparing

  • Strict / Rigorous, strict, severe, stern, rigid

  • strict prohibition, ban, interdiction

  • strict observance, rigid adherence, scrupulous compliance

  • severe punishment, rigorous measures

  • strict, close, precise, scrupulous

Example sentences

  • Upon compliance with regulations, we establish strict standards

  • We've decided to strictly manage contract terms.

  • Market conditions are challenging.

  • He gave up under the severe training he faced.

  • My parents are not strict with me.

  • The soldiers were on the alert.

  • The pupils are supposed to observe rigid discipline.

  • Oh, that's a secret, OK? Because slipping out of the dorm in the night is severely punished.