Scold in Japanese
"scold" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
叱る
shikaru
叱not in this dictionary+るnot in this dictionary
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "scold". The most common choice is shown first.
𠮟View details →
Top pick
scold, reprove
Reading: shitsu
5 strokes
Where it comes from
Combines 'mouth' (口) with 'seven' (七), representing speaking sternly—scolding. Variant of 叱.
What it carries
Symbolizes scolding, education, and love. Represents stern words correcting mistakes and hearts wishing for growth.
Related kanji for "scold"
喝Details →苛Details →
scold
katsu
Composed of mouth and phonetic. Scolding with mouth.
scold
ka
Composed of grass and phonetic. Prickly like grass.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for scold?
The most common kanji for "scold" is 𠮟, read as shitsu. It means scold, reprove. Related kanji: 喝 (scold), 苛 (scold).
How many strokes does 𠮟 have?
𠮟 has 5 strokes.