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Kotomora

咜

to scold

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Readings

On'yomi

  • タ
  • ト

Kun'yomi

  • しか.る

Meaning

咜 centers on the act of scolding: using sharp words to reprimand or rebuke someone.

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Etymology

咜 combines 口 (mouth) with 它, which likely contributes the sound. The mouth radical suggests a vocal action such as scolding.

Meaning mnemonic

The mouth 口 on the left and the shape 它 on the right look like an open mouth scolding someone. Picture a parent's mouth wide open, scolding a child.

Reading mnemonic

For タ, imagine a parent scolding a child and saying 'Ta-ta! That's enough!' The sharp 'ta' sound cues タ while the mouth 口 delivers the scolding.