灸を据える · ichidan verb
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 灸を据える | 灸を据えない |
| Polite | 灸を据えます | 灸を据えません |
| Past polite | 灸を据えました | 灸を据えませんでした |
| Past | 灸を据えた | 灸を据えなかった |
| Te-form | 灸を据えて | 灸を据えないで |
| Desire | 灸を据えたい | 灸を据えたくない |
| Potential | 灸を据えられるalso 灸を据えれる | 灸を据えられないalso 灸を据えれない |
| Passive | 灸を据えられる | 灸を据えられない |
| Causative | 灸を据えさせる | 灸を据えさせない |
| Causative passive | 灸を据えさせられる | 灸を据えさせられない |
| Volitional | 灸を据えよう | |
| Polite volitional | 灸を据えましょう | |
| Imperative | 灸を据えろ | 灸を据えるな |
| Conditional | 灸を据えれば | 灸を据えなければ |
| Tara conditional | 灸を据えたら | 灸を据えなかったら |
rake over the coals; scold severely; give a good talking-to
Idiomatic expression for harshly scolding or reprimanding someone, often implying a thorough dressing-down. Figurative extension of the original moxibustion meaning.
When I was late, the department head gave me a good scolding.
That kid's pranks are too much; I need to give him a stern talking-to.
apply moxibustion; burn moxa on the skin
Original literal meaning: to place and burn moxa (dried mugwort) on acupuncture points. Now mostly used in traditional medical contexts.
Old-time doctors treated patients by applying moxa to their backs.