“Strict” in Japanese
Short answer
Strict in Japanese is “物々しい” (monomonoshii). Full meaning: strict (e.g. security), heavy (e.g. guard); showy, pretentious, ostentatious, overdone, exaggerated; impressive, imposing, pompous, stately, solemn.
Other ways to say “Strict” in Japanese
厳しい
kibishii severe, strict, rigid, unsparing, relentless; hard (to do), difficult, tricky; intense (e.g. cold), harsh (weather), inclement
堅苦しい
katakurushii formal, strict, ceremonious, stiff
堅っ苦しい
katakkurushii formal, strict, ceremonious, stiff
厳重
genjuu strict, severe, stringent, rigorous, rigid, firm, strong, secure
峻厳
shungen strict, stern, rigorous, severe
厳密
genmitsu strict, close, precise, scrupulous
厳格
genkaku strict, severe, stern, rigid, rigorous, tough
厳正
gensei strict, rigid, exact, fair, impartial
ウザイ
uzai annoying, noisy; strict
厳めしい
ikameshii stern, grave, austere, imposing, dignified, formidable, solemn, majestic; strict (e.g. security), severe, firm, rigid, rigorous
物物しい
monomonoshii strict (e.g. security), heavy (e.g. guard); showy, pretentious, ostentatious, overdone, exaggerated; impressive, imposing, pompous, stately, solemn
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