synonym Comparative
厳格
VS
厳守
Differences Between "厳格" and "厳守"
Option A
厳格
Meaning
strict, severe, rigid, rigorous
Reading
げんかく (genkaku)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼の先生は時間にとても厳格だ。
His teacher is very strict about time.
Option B
厳守
Meaning
strict observance; strict adherence; strict compliance
Reading
げんしゅ (genshu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
納期を厳守してください。
Please strictly observe the deadline.
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Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(strict, severe, rigid, rigorous)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 厳格: Often used to describe rules, standards, or people's attitudes/personalities that are very firm and allow no deviation. 規則や態度が非常に厳しく、少しの違反も許さない様子を表す。
- 厳守: Often used with rules, deadlines, or promises to emphasize the importance of following them without fail. Usually precedes する (suru) as 厳守する.
- 厳格: Often used to describe rules, standards, or people's attitudes/personalities that are very firm and allow no deviation. 規則や態度が非常に厳しく、少しの違反も許さない様子を表す。
- 厳守: Often used with rules, deadlines, or promises to emphasize the importance of following them without fail. Usually precedes する (suru) as 厳守する.
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