Japanese word

しかる

Pronunciation

Romajishikaru

Meaning

  • verbscold

Example

先生は悪いことをした子をしかります。sen sei wa waru i ko to o shi ta ko o shi ka ri ma su

The teacher scolds a child for doing something wrong.

Illustration for しかる (scold)

More examples

子どもが危ないことをしたときは、落ち着いてしかります。ko do mo ga abu na i ko to o shi ta to ki wa o chi tsu i te shi ka ri ma su

When a child does something dangerous, scold them calmly.

Core concept

Describes firmly pointing out someone's wrongdoing so that the person recognizes it as unacceptable.

Common phrases

  • 子どもをしかるko do mo o shi ka ru

    scold a child

  • 厳しくしかるkibi shi ku shi ka ru

    scold harshly

  • 人前でしかるhito mae de shi ka ru

    scold in public

Similar words

注意するchūisuru: To point out a problem or warn someone about behavior that needs correction.
たしなめるtashinameru: To correct someone calmly for improper behavior.
咎めるtogameru: To blame or reproach someone for a fault or wrongdoing.

Definition in Japanese

悪い行いや過ちをした人を厳しく注意する。waru i okona i ya ayama chi o shi ta hito o kibi shi ku chū i su ru

Word origin

The origin of the native Japanese verb しかる (shikaru) is uncertain, but it is commonly written 叱る (shikaru), with 叱 (shitsu, "scold") expressing its meaning.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Japanese, しかる (shikaru) sounds stronger than 注意する (chūi suru), which means pointing out a problem or warning someone.

Opposites

  • ほめるhomerupraiseverb

Related words

  • しかり方shikarikataway of scoldingnoun

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