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叱 kanji: meaning “scold”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N15 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
scold
On'yomi
シツ、シチ、カ
Kun'yomi
しか・る

Picture story to remember 叱

Mum has to scold the boy who talks with his mouth (口) full and waves his spoon (匕).

Parts in this story:口

How to write 叱: stroke order

叱 is written with 5 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 叱

Practice this kanji in the app

Review 叱 with the picture story and come back to it as you forget.

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Kanji that share parts with 叱.