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呵 (か.す) — scold | Kumi Dictionary

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Kanji
呵

呵

呵か.す

scold

Kanji Core Concepts8 strokes

Hold to practice stroke order

Kun'yomi

か.すしか.るわら.う

On'yomi

カ

scoldblow onreprove

ANIMATION

Stroke 0 / 8

Speed1.0x

Speed1.0x

Concepts using this kanji

finishing writing, work, etc. at a stroke (stretch)

良心の呵責

pangs of conscience

laughing a ringing laugh

blame

啖呵を切る

to speak sharply (e.g. during a heated discussion or argument)

sound of laughter

sound of laughter

caustic words

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一
亅
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一気呵成
啖呵
呵責
呵呵
呵々大笑
啖呵を切る
良心の呵責