Kanji for "Strict"

2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "strict". The most popular choice is shown first.

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strict, hard, solid, tough, tight, reliable

Reading: ken

12 strokes

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What is the Japanese kanji for strict?

The most common kanji for "strict" is 堅, read as ken. It means strict, hard, solid. Related kanji: 凜 (strict).

How many strokes does 堅 have?

堅 has 12 strokes.