いかめしい

Frequency rank: 41,056. – 41,671. (for form 厳めしい: 26,295. – 26,481.)

adjective (keiyoushi)

stern; grave; austere; imposing; dignified; formidable; solemn; majesticword usually written using kana alone
strict (e.g. security); severe; firm; rigid; rigorousword usually written using kana alone

Forms

いかめしいFrequency rank: 41,056. – 41,671.
厳めしい【いかめしい】Frequency rank: 26,295. – 26,481.

Generated definitions (experimental)

stern; grave; austere; imposing; dignified; formidable; solemn; majestic

This meaning refers to a serious or imposing demeanor, often evoking respect or seriousness in a person or situation.

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He had a stern face, and no one dared to defy him.

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The building has an imposing presence.

strict (e.g. security); severe; firm; rigid; rigorous

This meaning relates to a strict or unyielding approach, often used in contexts like rules, discipline, or security measures.

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She takes a strict attitude toward the rules.

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Due to strict security, a proper identification is required for entry.

Generated collocations (experimental)

stern expressionstern attitudeformidable gazegrave voiceaustere atmosphereserious lecturestrict rulesdignified expressionformidable instructorrigorous guidance

Wiktionary definitions (experimental)

おごそか厳（おごそか）かでおもおもしい重々しい、いげん威厳にみち満（み）ちていてちかより近寄りがたい．.
げんじゅう厳重である．.
あらあらしい荒々しい、はげしい激（はげしい）しい．.
せいだい盛大だ、りっぱ立派だ．.

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Example sentences

4 results

1. 。

He is as grave as a judge.

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2. 。

He looks stern.

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3. まあしゃマーシャ、。

Marcia looked grim when I told her the story.

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My Latin teacher used to look down sternly on me over the rim of her glasses, but now I know it only had to do with the fact that she was wearing reading glasses and that she will have found it a nuisance taking them off all the time, so what looked like contempt towards us students might well and truly have been kindness.

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