sternly
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厳しく, きっぱりと
in a strict and serious way, especially when showing disapproval or giving orders
例
The teacher looked at the noisy class and sternly told them to quiet down.
先生は騒がしいクラスを見て、厳しく静かにするように言いました。
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厳しく, 厳格に
in a hard or demanding way that puts something or someone under intense strain or challenge
例
The freezing wind sternly pushed against our faces as we climbed.
登っている間、凍えるような風が私たちの顔に厳しく押し寄せた。
