“Rigid” in Japanese
Short answer
Rigid in Japanese is “厳しい” (kibishii). Full meaning: severe, strict, rigid, unsparing, relentless; hard (to do), difficult, tricky; intense (e.g. cold), harsh (weather), inclement.
Other ways to say “Rigid” in Japanese
堅剛
kengou firm and unyielding, rigid
厳正
gensei strict, rigid, exact, fair, impartial
巌しい
kibishii severe, strict, rigid, unsparing, relentless; hard (to do), difficult, tricky; intense (e.g. cold), harsh (weather), inclement
酷しい
kibishii severe, strict, rigid, unsparing, relentless; hard (to do), difficult, tricky; intense (e.g. cold), harsh (weather), inclement
キビシイ
kibishii severe, strict, rigid, unsparing, relentless; hard (to do), difficult, tricky; intense (e.g. cold), harsh (weather), inclement
きびしい
kibishii severe, strict, rigid, unsparing, relentless; hard (to do), difficult, tricky; intense (e.g. cold), harsh (weather), inclement
キビシい
kibishii severe, strict, rigid, unsparing, relentless; hard (to do), difficult, tricky; intense (e.g. cold), harsh (weather), inclement
厳格
genkaku strict, severe, stern, rigid, rigorous, tough
厳めしい
ikameshii stern, grave, austere, imposing, dignified, formidable, solemn, majestic; strict (e.g. security), severe, firm, rigid, rigorous
厳重
genjuu strict, severe, stringent, rigorous, rigid, firm, strong, secure
げんかく
genkaku strict, severe, stern, rigid, rigorous, tough
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