なじる · godan verb (-ru)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | なじる | なじらない |
| Polite | なじります | なじりません |
| Past polite | なじりました | なじりませんでした |
| Past | なじった | なじらなかった |
| Te-form | なじって | なじらないで |
| Desire | なじりたい | なじりたくない |
| Potential | なじれる | なじれない |
| Passive | なじられる | なじられない |
| Causative | なじらせる | なじらせない |
| Causative passive | なじらせられるalso なじらされる | なじらせられないalso なじらされない |
| Volitional | なじろう | |
| Polite volitional | なじりましょう | |
| Imperative | なじれ | なじるな |
| Conditional | なじれば | なじらなければ |
| Tara conditional | なじったら | なじらなかったら |
godan verb (-ru), transitive verb
Directly criticizing or reproaching someone for a fault, often with a confrontational tone. Used when the speaker is expressing strong disapproval.
He harshly rebuked his subordinate for the mistake.
The mother scolded her child for lying.
godan verb (-ru), transitive verb
question persistently; harp on; find fault
Repeatedly questioning or pointing out faults, often with the intent to criticize or blame. Implies a persistent, sometimes nagging, interrogation.
The reporter persistently questioned the minister about his gaffe.
She kept harping on his past failures.
She rebuked her husband for his affair.
I pressed him, demanding to know why he'd stayed silent.
The teacher harshly rebuked the student.