This kanji means severe, strict, rigorous, intense, solemn, grave, or stately.

on readings:
  • gen
  • gon
kun readings:
  • kibi
  • ogoso
examples:
genjū strict, stringent, rigid
genkaku strict, stern, severe
genkin strict prohibition
genshuku solemnity, austerity, gravity
しい kibishii strict
ogosoka solemn, grave, stately

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Last ∆ on 5 Febuary 2026 by Bradley James Wogsland.