stern
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/stɜːrn/
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/stɜːn/
serious and strict, expecting others to obey
The teacher gave a stern warning to the students.
先生は生徒たちに厳しい警告を与えた。
serious and difficult to deal with
We faced stern challenges in the competition.
私たちは競技で厳しい挑戦に直面した。
the back part of a ship or boat
The captain stood at the stern of the ship.
船長は船尾に立っていた。