Endure strict training.
厳
stern, strictness, severity, rigidity
Kanji
Grade
Grade 6
Strokes
17 strokes
Radical
ツ部
On'yomi (Chinese Reading)
ゲン, ゴン
Kun'yomi (Japanese Reading)
おごそか, きびしい, いかめしい, いつくし
Nanori (Name Reading)
いかし, いず, いつ, いつき, いわ, かね, たか, つよ, ひろ, よし
Common Readings
ゲン, ゴン, おごそ…か, きび…しい
Example sentences
He scolded his son harshly for telling a lie.
Valuables are kept strictly in a safe.
The police are maintaining a strict watch around the venue.
He was full of dignity as a king.
That ancient fortress still maintains its dignity even now.
That plan was made based on a rigorous investigation.
The graduation ceremony was held in a solemn atmosphere.
The ceremony was conducted solemnly.
My father was very strict regarding education.
Example Vocabulary
厳しい
strict; severe; intense
厳重
strict; severe; secure; tight
威厳
dignity; majesty; gravity
厳密
strict; rigorous; precise
厳か
solemn; grave; majestic; stately
厳格
strict; severe; rigid
尊厳
dignity; sanctity; solemnity
荘厳
solemn; sublime; majestic; grand
手厳しい
severe; harsh; relentless
厳禁
strict prohibition; ban
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