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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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Strokes17
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Radicalcliff(2)

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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

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