Meanings
Readings
Common Words
sharp, loud rebuke; bark; roar
rebuke used in Zen to achieve enlightenment
cheers; applause; ovation; acclamation
intimidation; threat; bluster
blackmail; extortion; threat (to extort money)
Interjection
exclamation used to scold practitioners (in Zen)
Common noun
scolding or threatening with a shout
clapping and cheering; applause
Martial arts
to apply the art of resuscitation (in judo, etc.)
to breathe life into; to stimulate; to encourage someone; to give someone a pep talk
shouting in a thunderous voice
arguing (someone) down; loudly scolding; rebuking
proclaiming (the truth); expounding
to applaud; to cheer (for)
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