Translation guide
To reprimand or scold someone for something they have done wrong.
To express strong disapproval or criticism of someone's actions, often in a formal or serious manner.
The most common and general verb for scolding or reprimanding someone, used in both casual and formal contexts.
The teacher took the late student to task.
A more formal term for reprimanding, often used in workplace or official settings.
The boss took the subordinate to task for the mistake.
To find fault with or reproach someone, often implying a moral or ethical judgment. Can be used in both spoken and written contexts.
To scold harshly or severely; stronger than 叱る. Often used when someone is being yelled at.
My mother scolded me.
彼は私の不注意を咎めた。
He took me to task for my carelessness.
The father took his son to task harshly.