けんつく
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Meanings
1
scolding; dressing-down; tongue-lashing
usually written using kana alone
A harsh, angry scolding or reprimand. Often used in the set phrase けんつくを食わす (to give someone a scolding).
See also: けんつくを食わす
I got a scolding from my boss for being late.
He got a severe dressing-down from his father over the mistake.