厳
stern · strictness · severity · rigidity
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of dare and cliff. Strict cliff.
Symbolism
Strict, precise, severe. Represents severity.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
厳正中立
げんせいちゅうりつ
strict neutrality
謹厳実直
きんげんじっちょく
sober and honest
荘厳華麗
そうごんかれい
majestic and splendid
Proverbs & Idioms
厳しさの中に愛がある
きびしさのなかにあいがある
There is love in strictness
Being strict can be an expression of love
Anime & Manga
乙女ゲー世界はモブに厳しい世界です
Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games Is Tough for Mobs
A well-known work with 厳 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
光厳天皇
Name contains 厳
Emperor Kōgon was the first of the Emperors of Northern Court during the Period of the Northern and Southern Courts in Japan.
Wikipedia柳生三厳
Name contains 厳
Yagyū Jūbē Mitsuyoshi was one of the most famous and romanticized of the samurai in Japan's feudal era.
WikipediaFrequently Asked Questions
What does 厳 mean in Japanese?
厳 means stern, strictness, severity, rigidity.
How do you read 厳?
On'yomi: ゲン、ゴン (GEN, GON). Kun'yomi: おごそ.か、きび.しい、いか.めしい、いつくし (ogosoka, kibishii, ikameshii, itsukushi).
How many strokes does 厳 have?
厳 has 17 strokes. Its radical is 厂 (cliff).
Is 厳 a good kanji for a tattoo?
厳 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means stern, strictness, severity, rigidity. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.