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酷しい

きびしい

severe

Pronunciation

き び し い

Contains Kanji

酷
こく
cruel

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Definitions

Common N4
i-adjective

1. Severe; Strict; Rigid; Unsparing; Relentless

2. Hard (to do); Difficult; Tricky

3. Intense (e.g. cold); Harsh (weather); Inclement

OTHER FORMS

厳しい
Common N4

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