(げんせい)

げんせい
adjective-na
strict; rigorous; impartial
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)審査(しんさ)(おこな)う。
To conduct a rigorous review.
当選者(とうせんしゃ)厳正(げんせい)抽選(ちゅうせん)()める。
The winners are decided by an impartial drawing.
審判(しんぱん)(りょう)チームに(たい)して厳正(げんせい)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)
  • Past: 厳正(げんせい)だった

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 厳正(げんせい)審査(しんさ): rigorous screening
  • 厳正(げんせい)抽選(ちゅうせん): impartial drawing
  • 厳正(げんせい)対処(たいしょ)する: deal with strictly

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 厳格(げんかく): strict, stern — about strict standards or upbringing, without the 'impartial' nuance.
  • 公正(こうせい): fair, just — emphasizes fairness alone, not strictness.