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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
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; strict neutrality
謹厳実直
きんげんじっちょく
sober and honest; sober and honest
荘厳華麗
そうごんかれい
majestic and splendid; 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
Frequently 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?
Yes. 厳 (stern, strictness, severity, rigidity) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.