Kanji: 叱 (Scold/Rebuke)
The kanji 叱 means "to scold," "to rebuke," or "to reprimand." It conveys the act of speaking sharply to someone to correct their behavior, often with a connotation of authority or admonishment.
Key Reading:
Kun-yomi (Japanese reading): しか（る）(shikaru)
On-yomi (Sino-Japanese reading): シツ (shitsu)
Common Words & Usage:
叱る (shikaru) - Verb. To scold, to tell someone off.
叱咤 (shitta) - Noun. Scolding and encouragement (often used as 叱咤激励 - "scolding and urging on").
叱責 (shisseki) - Noun/Suru-verb. Blame, reprimand.
Example Sentence:
Japanese: 先生は遅刻した生徒を厳しく叱った。
Romaji: Sensei wa chikoku shita seito o kibishiku shikatta.
English: The teacher severely scolded the student who was late.
Learning the correct stroke order for kanji like 叱 is essential for balanced, legible Japanese handwriting and is a fundamental part of mastering kanji writing.