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scold · reprimand · rebuke
N1On: しつKun: しか
Memory Aid
Imagine a MOUTH (口) from which sharp, cutting lines like the number SEVEN (七) are forcefully directed, visually representing a harsh SCOLDING or reprimand.
Vocabulary
叱るしかるto scold, to reprimand
叱責しっせきreprimand, rebuke
叱咤しったscolding, strong encouragement
厳しく叱るきびしくしかるto scold severely
Example Sentences
先生は生徒を叱った。
The teacher scolded the student.
悪いことをしたら、親に叱られる。
If you do something bad, your parents will scold you.
彼は上司から厳しい叱責を受けた。
He received a severe reprimand from his boss.
彼女は子供を大声で叱りつけた。
She scolded her child loudly.