Japanese

げんかく
Meaning: strict; severe; rigid
Part of Speech: Adjectival noun

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Handwriting

厳
格

Example sentences

My father was very strict regarding education.
下級官吏は、上官の命令に厳格に従わなければならなかった。
Lower-class officials had to strictly obey the orders of their superiors.
全ての従業員は、会社の就業規則を厳格に遵守しなければならない。
All employees must strictly comply with the company's work rules.
昔の法律では、断獄は厳格に行われていた。
Under the old laws, the judgment of crimes was carried out strictly.
彼は幼い頃から厳格な過庭之訓を受けて育った。
He grew up receiving strict paternal instruction from a young age.
彼の計画には、毫髪の妥協も許されない厳格さがありました。
His plan had a strictness that allowed not even a hair's breadth of compromise.

Usage Notes

Describes someone who does not permit errors, failure, or dishonesty, often in the context of rules, discipline, or assessment.

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