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On'yomi
カツ
KATSU

hoarse · scold

Details

Strokes11
Frequency#1858
Radicalmouth(3)

Stroke Order

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Strokes11

Component Breakdown

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mouth + 曷

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of mouth and phonetic. Scolding with mouth.

Symbolism

Applause, blackmail, shout. Represents speaking loudly.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Good old days

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

拍手喝采

はくしゅかっさい

clapping and cheering; applause; clapping and cheering

大喝一声

だいかついっせい

shouting in a thunderous voice; blustering out; shouting in a thunderous voice

Proverbs & Idioms

一喝を加える

いっかつをくわえる

To give a sharp rebuke

To scold someone severely