厳しい（きびしい）
JLPT N3 · i-adjective
Pitch accent: nakadaka (middle-high) — pitch drops after mora 3
Meaning: strict / harsh
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| te-form | 厳しくて | きびしくて |
| ta-form (past) | 厳しかった | きびしかった |
| nai-form (negative) | 厳しくない | きびしくない |
Example sentences
- 父は私にとても厳しかった。 — My father was very strict with me.
- 今年の冬は寒さが厳しい。 — This winter's cold is severe.
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