Vocabulary

厳しい

severe; strict; rigid; unsparing; relentless

i-adjective
N4 freq #18

Example sentences

He was subjected to strict military discipline while in the service.

He seems very hard on me, but he is really a very kind man.

He is less strict than our teacher.

He was severe with his children.

He had a severe look on his face.

His criticisms were very severe.

His teacher should be strict with him.

His parents should be firm with him.