きびしい (kibishii)

strict

  • JLPT N4
  • adjective
  • Pitch 3
  • #1087 most frequent
Flashcards

Meaning

厳しい (きびしい, kibishii) is a JLPT N4 adjective meaning “strict”.

Kanji in this word

Example sentences 12

わたし上司じょうしはとても きびしい。

My boss is very strict.

厳しい先生じゃなくてよかった。

He wasn't a strict teacher and it was good.

あの先生はどうも厳しいようだ。

That teacher seems strict to me.

林田はやしだ先生は厳しい教え方をする。

Professor Hayashida teaches in a strict manner.