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嚇 kanji: meaning “upbraid”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N117 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
upbraid
On'yomi
カク
Kun'yomi
おど・す

Picture story to remember 嚇

To upbraid someone, scold with your mouth (口) until their face turns red (赤).

Parts in this story:口, 赤

How to write 嚇: stroke order

嚇 is written with 17 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 嚇

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Kanji that share parts with 嚇.