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Kanji 厳: meanings, readings, and example words.

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Kanji 厳: stern, strictness, severity, rigidity

Key takeaways

Kanji 厳: stern, strictness, severity, rigidity. Readings and core meaning.

See vocabulary and examples below.

Kanji at a glance

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Meaning

sternstrictnessseverityrigidity

On reading

ゲンゴン

Kun reading

おごそ.かきび.しいいか.めしいいつくし

Radical

Core meaning / core image

Core meaning: 厳

stern, strictness, severity, rigidity

Kanji structure breakdown

Structure breakdown

⺍ + 厂 + 敢

Mnemonic story

Mnemonic story

To dare (敢) to stand on the edge of a high cliff (厂) requires strict (厳) discipline and training. Imagine a leader wearing a crown (⺍) on their head, maintaining a solemn and rigorous atmosphere during the challenge.

On'yomi and kun'yomi

On reading

ゲン
  • 厳密げんみつ

    strict / exact / precise

  • 厳重げんじゅう

    strict / firm / rigorous

Kun reading

おごそ.か
  • 厳かおごそか

    austere / dignified / majestic

  • 厳しいきびしい

    strict / severe / harsh

Commonly used words

  • 厳密
    げんみつ

    strict / exact / precise

  • 厳重
    げんじゅう

    strict / firm / rigorous

  • 厳か
    おごそか

    austere / dignified / majestic

  • 厳しい
    きびしい

    strict / severe / harsh

Example sentences

Example 1

かな式典が行われた。

Translation

A solemn ceremony was held.

Example 2

かな雰囲気に包まれている。

Translation

It is enveloped in a stately atmosphere.

Example 3

密にルールを守ってください。

Translation

Please follow the rules strictly.

Example 4

そのデータは密な調査が必要だ。

Translation

That data requires a precise investigation.

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