Severe or strict; rigid and uncompromising (often describing people, rules, or policies).
担任の先生は規則に厳しい人だ。
Our homeroom teacher is strict about the rules.
会社の安全基準は近年さらに厳しくなった。
The company's safety standards have become stricter in recent years.
親は子供に対して厳しく接することがある。
Parents sometimes treat their children strictly.
Hard to do; difficult or demanding — describing tasks or situations that are tough to endure or accomplish.
この計画を短期間で実現するのは厳しいだろう。
It's likely to be difficult to realize this plan in a short time.
ダイエットはきつくて厳しいが、続ければ効果が出る。
A diet can be tough and demanding, but if you keep it up you'll see results.
今年の入試は合格が厳しいと言われている。
This year's entrance exams are said to be hard to pass.
Intense or harsh (e.g., severe weather); describing conditions that are extreme or inclement.
今年の冬は例年より気温が厳しい。
This winter the temperatures are harsher than usual.
海の状態が厳しく、出航は中止になった。
The sea conditions were severe, so the departure was canceled.
その地方は風雪が厳しいことで知られている。
That region is known for its severe wind and snow.