いかめしい
Meanings
I-adjective
1. stern; grave; austere; imposing; dignified; formidable; solemn; majestic (Usually kana)
2. strict (e.g. security); severe; firm; rigid; rigorous (Usually kana)
Other spellings
厳めしい厳しい
Kanji in other spellings
Pitch accent
いかめしい
Examples9
マーシャ
Marcia looked grim when I told her the story.
彼女
She was very strict with her children.
彼の
He had a severe look on his face.
この
We've had a very hard winter.
彼
He was severe with his children.
彼の
His criticisms were very severe.