stern, strictness, severity, rigidity
厳 centers on an imposing, unyielding firmness: sternness, strictness, severity, or rigidity. It describes a manner or rule that is harsh and leaves no room for leniency.
厳 is the modern simplified form of 嚴. The older form combines 吅 (two mouths, suggesting a commanding voice) with 敢 (daring), conveying an imposing, severe authority. The modern form retains the bottom 敢 but simplifies the upper part.
The cliff 厂 looms over the daring 敢 inside, like a strict overseer whose stern gaze crushes any boldness. The whole scene feels rigid and severe.
For ゲン, imagine a stern general barking orders: general -> ゲン, and his strictness is as unyielding as the cliff in 厳.
severe; strict; rigid; unsparing; relentless
strict; stern
careful selection; careful screening; hand-picking
strict; severe; stern; rigid; rigorous; tough
strict; severe; stringent; rigorous; rigid; firm; strong; secure
dignity; majesty; sanctity
strict prohibition; ban; interdiction
strict observance; rigid adherence; scrupulous compliance
dignity; majesty; solemnity; gravity
strict guard
martial law
solemn; sublime; grand; magnificent; impressive
severe punishment; rigorous measures
grave; solemn; serious
harsh (criticism, treatment, etc.); severe; hard; strict
stern; grim; rough; rugged; forbidding; overbearing; square (shoulders)
solemn (ceremony, atmosphere, etc.); austere; grave; majestic; dignified; stately; impressive
avatamsa (flower adornment, as a metaphor for becoming a buddha)
severe winter
strict order; peremptory command