severe in Japanese
severe in Japanese is 酷い, 厳しい, 渋い — severe means very bad, intense, or extreme.
severe in Japanese
酷い
Pronounced: hidoi
Very bad or intense.
厳しい
Pronounced: kibishii
Strict or harsh.
渋い
Pronounced: shibui
Sober, plain in appearance, austere.
What does "severe" mean?
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adjective Very bad, intense, or extreme.
"The region was hit by a severe drought that lasted three years."
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adjective Strict, harsh, or unforgiving.
"The judge was known for handing down severe sentences."
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adjective Plain and unadorned in appearance; austere.
"She wore a severe black suit to the interview."
severe in a sentence
- The region was hit by a severe drought that lasted three years.
- She suffered severe injuries in the crash.
- The judge was known for handing down severe sentences.
- His parents were severe about homework and curfews.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "severe" in Japanese?
"severe" in Japanese is 酷い, 厳しい, 渋い. severe means: Very bad, intense, or extreme.
How do you pronounce 酷い?
"severe" in Japanese is 酷い, pronounced "hidoi".
How do you use "severe" in a sentence?
Example: "The region was hit by a severe drought that lasted three years." In Japanese, "severe" is 酷い, 厳しい, 渋い.
Are there other ways to say "severe" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "severe": 酷い, 厳しい, 渋い.
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