“Tongue-lashing” in Japanese
Short answer
Tongue-lashing in Japanese is “剣突く” (kentsuku). Full meaning: rough scolding, upbraiding, tongue-lashing, dressing-down.
Other ways to say “Tongue-lashing” in Japanese
剣突
kentsuku rough scolding, upbraiding, tongue-lashing, dressing-down
権つく
kentsuku rough scolding, upbraiding, tongue-lashing, dressing-down
けんつく
kentsuku rough scolding, upbraiding, tongue-lashing, dressing-down
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