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喝
On'yomi
カツ
KATSU
hoarse · scold
Details
Strokes11
Frequency#1858
Radical口mouth(3)
Stroke Order
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Strokes11
Component Breakdown
喝=
口曷
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