険しい
けわしい
kewashii
adjectiveVocabularyLevel 59 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

険しい (けわしい (kewashii)) means "steep · rugged · severe". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

steep · rugged · severe

Also : steep · rugged · severe · precipitous · impregnable

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 険しい (けわしい) means 'steep'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of steep.

Example Sentences

私は険しいが好きです。

わたしはけわしいがすきです。

I like precipitous.

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