Japanese word

厳重

Pronunciation

Romajigenjū

Meaning

  • na-adjectivesecure

Example

貴重品を厳重に保管します。ki chō hin o gen jū ni ho kan shi ma su

We store valuables securely.

Illustration for 厳重 (secure)

More examples

入館者の確認を厳重に行います。nyū kan sha no kaku nin o gen jū ni okona i ma su

We carefully check everyone entering the building.

Core concept

Expresses a high level of strictness in guarding or managing something so that it remains protected.

Common phrases

  • 厳重な管理gen jū na kan ri

    strict management

  • 厳重に保管するgen jū ni ho kan su ru

    store securely

  • 厳重な警備gen jū na kei bi

    tight security

Similar words

厳格genkaku: Describes firm enforcement of rules or standards without allowing exceptions.
厳密genmitsu: Describes exact and careful treatment of details, conditions, or procedures.

Definition in Japanese

危険や損失を防ぐための保護や管理が、非常に厳しく行われているさま。ki ken ya son shitsu o fuse gu ta me no ho go ya kan ri ga hi jō ni kibi shi ku okona wa re te i ru sa ma

Word origin

厳重 (genjū) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 厳 (gen, "strict") and 重 (jū, "heavy" or "serious"), which together suggest unusually strict handling.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese, 厳重 (genjū) focuses on how tightly something is guarded, while secure in English more often focuses on its resulting safety.

Other meanings

  • strictna-adjective

Opposites

  • 無防備mubōbidefenselessna-adjective

Related words

  • 厳重さgenjūsastrictnessnoun

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