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峻

峻: steep

steep; stern
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Readings

On
シュン
Kun
けわしい・たかい

Used for steep terrain (急峻, 険峻) and for strictness (峻厳, 峻別). The reading is almost always シュン.

Key words

急峻きゅうしゅんsteep
険峻けんしゅんsteep and rugged
峻厳しゅんげんstern; severe
峻別しゅんべつstrict distinction

Example sentences

This is a steep mountain trail, so please watch your step.

The master treated his disciples with a stern attitude.

Drawing a strict line between public and private matters is that person's creed.

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