より厳しい
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Comparative formed with modifier 『より』 (yori, 'more than') + base adjective.
Theme
User is chatting with a friend, Yamada-san, about their experiences with different driving instructors.
厳しい
きびしい
strict
Core Language Building BlocksCore Adjectives
Memory Hook
Imagine a strict teacher with a stern face saying, 'It's so strict!' — it sounds like 'kibishii' (厳しい). Think 'key-bee-she' for 'key to being strict'.
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『厳しい』 (kibishii) is often used to describe strict rules, teachers, or parents. It reflects a cultural value of discipline and high standards in education and work.
Forms
Comparative: より厳しいComparative formed with modifier 『より』 (yori, 'more than') + base adjective.
Base: 厳しいBase i-adjective form ending in 『い』. Describes strictness in rules, people, or situations.
Negative: 厳しくないDrop 『い』 → add 『くない』 (kunai, negative) → 『厳しくない』 (kibishikunai).
Adverbial: 厳しくDrop 『い』 → add 『く』 (ku, adverbial) → 『厳しく』 (kibishiku).
Superlative: 一番厳しいSuperlative formed with 『一番』 (ichiban, 'number one / Most') + adjective.
Past: 厳しかったDrop 『い』 → add 『かった』 (katta, past) → 『厳しかった』 (kibishikatta).