きびしい
N4酷しい
厳しい
[kibishii]
Definitions
1.adjective (keiyoushi)
severe; strict; rigid; unsparing; relentless
2.adjective (keiyoushi)
hard (to do); difficult; tricky
3.adjective (keiyoushi)
intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather); inclement
Example Sentences
今年の冬は酷しい寒さになりそうだ。
This winter looks like it will be severely cold.
酷しい訓練を乗り越えた。
I got through the rigorous training.
先生の評価は酷しかった。
The teacher's evaluation was strict.