Jiten beta

厳(きび)しい
Rank #999

Meanings

  • adjective (keiyoushi)
    1. severe; strict; rigid; unsparing; relentless
  • 2. hard (to do); difficult; tricky
  • 3. intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather); inclement

Readings

厳しい
(94%)
きびしい
(5%)
酷しい
(<0.1%)
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