ichidan verb, transitive verb
reprove gently; chide; rebuke mildly
Used when someone in a position of mild authority (parent, teacher, senior) corrects or scolds someone for a minor fault, often with a nuance of gentle reproof rather than harsh anger. The action is typically verbal and directed at a person.
母親は子供のいたずらを優しくたしなめた。
The mother gently chided her child for the mischief.
The boss reproved his subordinate for being late.