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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
adj
Pronounced: hidoi
Very bad or intense.
厳しい
adj
Pronounced: kibishii
Strict or harsh.
渋い
adj
Pronounced: shibui
Sober, plain in appearance, austere.

What does "severe" mean?

  1. adjective Very bad, intense, or extreme.
    "The region was hit by a severe drought that lasted three years."
  2. adjective Strict, harsh, or unforgiving.
    "The judge was known for handing down severe sentences."
  3. 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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