English–Japanese
“strictness” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikibishisa
Example
父の厳しさには理由があります。chichi no kibi shi sa ni wa ri yū ga a ri ma su
There is a reason for my father's strictness.
How to say “strictness” in Japanese
“Strictness” in Japanese is 厳しさ (kibishisa).
Expresses how firmly rules or demands are maintained, or how severe a situation feels.
Example sentences with 厳しさ
新しい校則の厳しさに、生徒たちは驚いています。atara shi i kō soku no kibi shi sa ni sei to ta chi wa odoro i te i ma su
The students are surprised by the strictness of the new school rules.
Tips for using 厳しさ
- In everyday conversation, 厳しさ (kibishisa) often appears with 増す (masu) to show that conditions are becoming more severe, such as during a worsening winter or economic downturn.