厳しい
きびしい
kibishii
JLPT N4adjectiveVocabularyLevel 14 - JLPT N4
Quick answer
厳しい (きびしい (kibishii)) means "rigid". It is a Japanese adjective. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
rigid
Also : severe · strict · unsparing · relentless
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Example Sentences
この本は厳しいです。
このほんはきびしいです。
This book is severe.
この本はとても厳しいです。
このほんはとてもきびしいです。
This book is very severe.
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Last updated Jun 7, 2026
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