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Meanings

high & steep

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
きび.しい
けわ.しい

Common Words

しょう
~な Adj.
Noun
Archaic
Freq #62787
1

steep; precipitous

2

harsh (personality)

ゅんしょう
~な Adj.
Freq #141186
1

tall and steep

2

severe and dignified; severe and cruel

ょうこく
Archaic
~と Adverb
Freq #278229
1

'taru' adjective

very rigorous; strict; cruel

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