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VocabJLPT N1

severe

の-AdjectiveNoun

Definitions

1. severe (illness, disability, etc.)
2. serious

This noun and prefix describes a severe or serious degree of something, particularly a disability, illness, or condition. It contrasts with lighter degrees and is commonly used in medical, welfare, and legal contexts to indicate a high level of severity.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Doesn't it scare you that it could become severe if it gets any worse?

Sentence 2

When the doctor said "You're in a severe state of depression," I was speechless.

Sentence 3

He said proudly, "People with severe disabilities can work too."

Sentence 4

When the doctor said "We suspect severe liver dysfunction," the family went silent.

Sentence 5

Even a mild case can develop into something severe if left untreated.