Translation guide
To reprimand or scold someone for something they have done wrong.
To express strong disapproval or criticism of someone's actions, often in a formal or serious manner.
The most common and general verb for scolding or reprimanding someone, used in both casual and formal contexts.
先生は遅刻した生徒を叱った。
The teacher took the late student to task.
母は私を叱った。
My mother scolded me.
A more formal term for reprimanding, often used in workplace or official settings.
上司は部下のミスを𠮟責した。
The boss took the subordinate to task for the mistake.
To find fault with or reproach someone, often implying a moral or ethical judgment. Can be used in both spoken and written contexts.
彼は私の不注意を咎めた。
He took me to task for my carelessness.
To scold harshly or severely; stronger than 叱る. Often used when someone is being yelled at.
父親は息子を𠮟りつけた。
The father took his son to task harshly.