叱咤
Reading: しった
Meaning: scolding, berating, shouting at
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Example Sentence
He scolds his subordinates.
Usage Notes
Used to describe loud scolding or harsh reprimanding. Often combined with 激励 (gekire) to form 叱咤激励, meaning to encourage through stern words.
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