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嚇
On'yomi
カク
KAKU
Kun'yomi
おど.す
odosu
menacing · dignity · majesty · threaten
Details
Strokes17
Frequency#2141
Radical口mouth(3)
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Component Breakdown
嚇=
口赫
mouth + 赫
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of two mouths and red. Shouting while turning red.
Symbolism
Intimidation, threat, anger. Represents threatening.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Enjoying a meal
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
虚勢を張っても嚇しは効かぬ
きょせいをはってもおどしはきかぬ
Empty bluffs do not intimidate
Threats without substance are not effective