Kanji
N1 17 strokes Grade 6 freq #638

stern, strictness, severity, rigidity

On'yomi (音読み)

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

Radical (部首)

cliff gandare

Others with this radical

On'yomi compounds (音読み)

strict; severe
dignity; majesty
strict; severe
strict; close
grave; solemn
martial law
dignity; majesty
careful selection; careful screening
severe punishment; rigorous measures
intense cold

Kun'yomi words (訓読み)

severity; strictness
severe; strict
strictly; severely
harsh (criticism, treatment, etc.); severe

Example sentences

The top engineer put the car through a series of rigorous tests.

500 policemen were put on strict alert.

He sacrificed his outstanding career to retain his dignity.

Alice was frightened of her strict mother.