scolding voice; angry words; abusive tone
Refers to the voice or words used when scolding or berating someone. Often implies harsh, angry, or abusive speech.
The boss's scolding voice echoed through the room.
He berated his subordinate with angry words.
Standard kanji spelling.
Variant with 𠮟 (extended shinjitai of 叱); less common in modern usage.
Compound of 叱 (scold, reprimand) and 声 (voice). The reading しっ is the kan'on reading of 叱, and せい is the kan'on reading of 声.