謹きん厳げん

na-adjective, noun

stern; grave; solemn

Describes a person, expression, or atmosphere that is serious, strict, and dignified, often with a sense of formality or moral uprightness. Slightly literary.

• 彼かれの謹きん厳げんな態たい度どに、周しゅう囲いは緊きん張ちょうした。

  His stern demeanor made everyone around him tense.

• 謹きん厳げん実じっ直ちょくな人ひと柄がらで知しられている。

  He is known for his solemn and upright character.