Japanese Conversation · Level 120
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Japanese word
厳密
Pronunciation
Romajigenmitsu
Meaning
- na-adjectiveprecise
Example
この言葉には、厳密な定義があります。ko no koto ba ni wa gen mitsu na tei gi ga a ri ma su
This word has a precise definition.
More examples
法律は、用語の意味を厳密に定めています。hō ritsu wa yō go no i mi o gen mitsu ni sada me te i ma su
The law defines the meanings of its terms precisely.
Core concept
Expresses a standard of accuracy in which details and conditions are examined without allowing uncertainty.
Common phrases
厳密な定義gen mitsu na tei gi
precise definition
厳密な条件gen mitsu na jō ken
strict conditions
厳密に区別するgen mitsu ni ku betsu su ru
distinguish precisely
厳密に言えばgen mitsu ni i e ba
strictly speaking
Similar words
正確seikaku: It matches the facts or a required standard without error.
明確meikaku: It has a clearly defined meaning, boundary, or condition.
精密seimitsu: It involves very fine detail and allows almost no measurement error.
Definition in Japanese
条件や基準を細かく確かめ、誤りやあいまいさを許さないさま。jō ken ya ki jun o koma ka ku tashi ka me ayama ri ya a i ma i sa o yuru sa na i sa ma
Word origin
The Sino-Japanese compound 厳密 (genmitsu) joins 厳 (gen, "strict") with 密 (mitsu, "close or dense"), giving the sense of strict exactness.
Usage tips
- In formal Japanese, 厳密な (genmitsu na) commonly describes 定義 (teigi), 区別 (kubetsu), and 条件 (jōken) when their boundaries must remain clear.