厳格 (げんかく) Japanese meaning | Kotomora学
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This school has strict rules.
He was a strict father to his children.
Usage patterns
厳格な〈人〉a strict, uncompromising person
〈事〉に厳格であるto be strict about something
He is strict about punctuality.
厳格に〈動詞〉to do something strictly
To strictly follow the rules.
厳格な規律strict discipline
This school is known for its strict discipline.
ストイック
厳格 describes strictness applied to rules or other people, while ストイック usually describes strictness a person applies to themselves.
柔らか
N1
厳格 describes strict, rigid rules or attitudes, contrasting with the flexible, easygoing sense of 柔らか.