NichiDict

いかめしい

N4
厳めしい
厳しい
[ikameshii]
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Meanings

1.Adj-i

stern; grave; austere; imposing; dignified; formidable; solemn; majestic

2.Adj-i

strict (e.g. security); severe; firm; rigid; rigorous

Examples

厳めしい顔つきの警備員がいた。

There was a guard with a stern expression.

城門の構えは実に厳めしかった

The structure of the castle gate was truly imposing.

彼の表情は思ったほど厳めしくない

His expression isn't as stern as I expected.