厳 正(げんせい)

げんせい

na-adjective

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)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.

Forms

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

Common collocations

厳正(げんせい)な審査(しんさ): rigorous screening
厳正(げんせい)な抽選(ちゅうせん): impartial drawing
厳正(げんせい)に対処(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.

Related Words

Compare: 厳格(げんかく) (strict, stern)

Compare: 公正(こうせい) (fair, just)

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Added 2026.5.28 11:09 · Revised 2026.10.4 3:24

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