Mnemonic
Atop the cliff, a judge with slicked-back hair glares down, daring anyone to defy his law. His expression is stern — so severe and majestic it commands absolute silence. No one dares move. Even the wind seems to bow before his gaze.
Additional thoughts
Picture the judge's hair whipping in cliff-top winds, yet his face never flinches — pure severity. The daring challenge he issues reinforces that stern authority: defy me and face consequences.Quick recall
A hair-whipped judge on a cliff stands daring all challengers with a stern, majestic glare.Details
The keyword for 厳 is stern. This kanji conveys a sense of severity, strictness, and solemn gravity. It describes something that is rigorous, imposing, or awe-inspiring in its seriousness, whether referring to a person's demeanor, a rule, or an atmosphere of dignified formality. It can also carry the nuance of majesty or grandeur, as in something so impressive that it commands deep respect.
- On'yomi
- げん、ごん
- Kun'yomi
- おごそ.か、きび.しい、いか.めしい、いつくし