noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
A loud, forceful scolding or shout, often used to reprimand or startle someone. Can be used as a noun or with する as a transitive verb.
上司は遅刻した社員に一喝した。
The boss gave a sharp rebuke to the employee who was late.
彼
His roar silenced the hall.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
Zen shout; enlightenment rebuke
A specific term in Zen Buddhism: a sudden, loud shout used by a master to jolt a disciple into enlightenment. Often associated with the Rinzai school. Compare 喝 (かつ).
See also: 喝 (かつ)
禅師は弟子に一喝を与えて悟りを促した。
The Zen master gave a shout to his disciple to prompt enlightenment.