彼女は厳しい口調で息子を叱った。
She scolded her son in a harsh tone.
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The mother strictly scolded the child for playing a prank.
彼は厳しく叱られたが、一言も言い返さなかった。
He was severely scolded, but he didn't say a word back.
彼は妻に浮気がばれて、こっぴどく叱られた。
His wife found out about his affair, and he was severely scolded.
さんざん叱られた後、彼は反省したようだ。
After being severely scolded, he seems to have reflected on his actions.
子供の頃は、よく近所の人に悪戯をして叱られたものだ。
When I was a child, I used to play pranks on the neighbors and get scolded.
勝手なことをするななんと、彼に叱られた。
I was scolded by him, with him saying something like 'Don't do as you please.'
先生に叱られるのではないかとビクビクしている。
I'm nervous thinking I might be scolded by the teacher.
彼は先生に叱られるのではないかと、いつもびくびくしている。
He is always nervous that he might be scolded by the teacher.
みんなの前で叱られた所為で、彼の面子が丸潰れだ。
Because he was scolded in front of everyone, his face was completely ruined.
Usage Notes
Commonly used by a person of higher status (parent, teacher) toward a junior to point out bad behavior.
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