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Pronunciation / Transliteration: kibishii
"この会社では規則が非常に厳しい。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Demanding that rules concerning behavior, style, or standards be obeyed precisely.
"The school has a strict policy against late arrivals." - 2
Absolute or exact in the application or interpretation of a principle, rule, or definition.
"She follows a strict vegetarian diet for health reasons."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin strictus, the past participle of stringere meaning 'to draw tight, bind, or compress'. It entered Middle English in the 15th century initially retaining physical senses of tightness before shifting metaphorically to describe severe rules, precise adherence, and rigorous discipline.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Strict" is said worldwide
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strict
Transliteration: /stʁikt/
"Le professeur est très strict avec ses élèves."
streng
Transliteration: /stʁɛŋ/
"Die Regeln in diesem Museum sind sehr streng."
severo
Transliteration: /seˈvɛ.ro/
"Il capo è molto severo riguardo alle scadenze."
estricto
Transliteration: /esˈtɾik.to/
"Mis padres son muy estrictos con los horarios."
rigoroso
Transliteration: /ʁi.ɡuˈɾo.zu/
"O controle de qualidade na fábrica é rigoroso."
सख्त
Transliteration: sakht
"शिक्षक कक्षा में बहुत सख्त हैं।"
严格
Transliteration: yán gé
"学校对迟到有严格的规定。"
엄격한
Transliteration: eom-gyeok-han
"그 회사는 보안 규정이 매우 엄격하다."
厳しい
Transliteration: kibishii
"この会社では規則が非常に厳しい。"
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