“To rake over the coals” in Japanese
Short answer
To rake over the coals in Japanese is “灸を据える” (kyuuwosueru). Full meaning: to rake over the coals, to scold, to chastise, to roast; to burn moxa on the skin.
Other ways to say “To rake over the coals” in Japanese
お灸を据える
okyuuwosueru to rake over the coals, to scold, to chastise, to roast; to burn moxa on the skin
油を絞る
aburawoshiboru to chew out, to reprimand severely, to rake over the coals, to give a sound scolding, to tell someone off, to scold, to rebuke
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