厳正(げんせい)

げんせい
na-adjective
strict; rigorous; impartial
formaldescriptive
1. strict; rigorous; impartial; fair
Describes handling a matter strictly and fairly by the rules, without bias or leniency. Common in formal contexts such as judging, screening, and examinations where impartiality must be guaranteed.
厳正(げんせい)な審査(しんさ)を行(おこな)う。
To conduct a rigorous review.
当選者(とうせんしゃ)は厳正(げんせい)な抽選(ちゅうせん)で決(き)める。
The winners are decided by an impartial drawing.
審判(しんぱん)は両(りょう)チームに対(たい)して厳正(げんせい)に試合(しあい)をさばいた。
The referee officiated the match impartially toward both teams.

A formal word stressing both strictness and fairness. Frequently used in fixed phrases about screening and selection where impartiality is promised.

Conjugation

  • Negative: 厳正(げんせい)ではない
  • Te-form: 厳正(げんせい)で
  • Past: 厳正(げんせい)だった

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Compare: 厳格(げんかく) (strict, stern)
Compare: 公正(こうせい) (fair, just)
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