ichidan verb, transitive verb
warn against; caution against
Used when advising someone not to do something, often with a sense of moral or practical guidance. The object is typically the action or behavior being warned against.
先生は生徒に遅刻を戒めた。
The teacher warned the students against being late.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
Focuses on reproving someone for a fault or wrongdoing, often with a corrective intent. Stronger than a simple warning.
上司は彼の怠慢を厳しく戒めた。
The boss sternly admonished him for his negligence.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
Used for formally or authoritatively forbidding an action. Often found in rules, laws, or strict instructions.
校則で校内での携帯電話の使用を戒めている。
The school rules prohibit the use of mobile phones on campus.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
be cautious (archaic); detest (archaic); punish (archaic)
Archaic senses. 'Be cautious' is an old intransitive-like use; 'detest' and 'punish' are rare historical meanings. Not used in modern Japanese.
古文では「戒める」が「憎む」や「罰する」の意で使われることがある。
In classical texts, 戒める can be used with meanings like 'to detest' or 'to punish'.