leniency and severity; generosity and strictness
Refers to the balance or combination of being lenient and strict, often in the context of governance, parenting, or discipline. Not a common everyday word; more likely to appear in formal or literary contexts.
寛厳よろしきを得た指導が求められる。
Guidance that strikes a proper balance between leniency and severity is required.
Compound of 寛 (lenient, generous) and 厳 (strict, severe). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word is formed from two contrasting concepts to express a balanced approach.