叱

ONしつ

KUNしか

Meanings

scoldreprimandrebuke

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How to remember

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

Related kanji

口怒罵咎褒言