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しかる
shikaru
To scold
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叱る
しかる
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To scold
shikaru
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JLPT Level N4
Upper-Beginner · ~1,500 vocab · Simple conversations
Kana しかる
Romaji shikaru
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 叱る mean in Japanese?
The word 叱る (しかる) means "to scold" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT N4 vocabulary.
How do you pronounce 叱る?
叱る is read as しかる (romaji: shikaru). Press the 🔊 Hear it button to hear the pronunciation spoken aloud.
What JLPT level is 叱る?
叱る is a JLPT N4 vocabulary item. Upper-Beginner · ~1,500 vocab · Simple conversations
How do I remember 叱る quickly?
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Where can I practise 叱る in sentences?
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