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喝
On'yomi
カツ
KATSU
hoarse · scold
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes11
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of mouth and phonetic. Scolding with mouth.
Symbolism
Applause, blackmail, shout. Represents speaking loudly.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Good old days
Component Breakdown
喝=
口曷
mouth + 曷
Words & Expressions
Words written with 喝
喝破かっぱrebuking
恐喝きょうかつblackmail
Four-Character Compounds
拍手喝采
はくしゅかっさい
clapping and cheering; applause
大喝一声
だいかついっせい
shouting in a thunderous voice; blustering out
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
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 喝 mean in Japanese?
喝 means hoarse, scold.
How do you read 喝?
On'yomi: カツ (KATSU).
How many strokes does 喝 have?
喝 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 口 (mouth).
Is 喝 a good kanji for a tattoo?
喝 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means hoarse, scold. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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