Vocab Info

N4 I-adjective

(きび)しいsevere, strict, rigid, unsparing, relentless, stern, austere, grave, solemn, majestic, intense (cold), harsh

    Dictionary Definition

    1. I-adjective

      1.

      severe, strict, rigid, unsparing, relentless

    2. I-adjective

      2.

      hard (to do), difficult, tricky

    3. I-adjective

      3.

      intense (e.g. cold), harsh (weather), inclement

    All Forms

    厳しい 【きびしい】酷しい 【きびしい】

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    Examples

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      (わたし)学校(がっこう)のルールは(きび)しい

      My school has strict rules.

      • N4

      (ちち)(ぼく)にとても(きび)しいです。

      My father is very strict with me.

      • N4

      この会社(かいしゃ)のルールは(きび)すぎると(おも)う。

      I think the rules of this company are too strict.

      • N4

      仕事(しごと)(うしな)ったので、生活(せいかつ)がとても(きび)しいです。

      I lost my job and life is very difficult.

      • N3

      (いま)成績(せいせき)のまま大学(だいがく)合格(ごうかく)するのはだいぶ(きび)しいだろう。

      It will probably be much tougher to be accepted to the university with my grades in their current state.

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