小言
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 小言
1
scolding; telling-off; rebuke; lecture
Examples
私が他の子供たちに言った小言はお前には当てはまらないよ。
The scolding I gave to the other children doesn't apply to you.
2
complaint; grumbling; fault-finding
Examples
奥さんのがみがみ小言にフレッドさんは大弱りの体であった。
Fred was very troubled by his wife's nagging.
Kanji in this Word
小
3 strokes
Frequency: 114
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
little
small
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ちい.さい
こ-
お-
さ-
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
いさら
こう
さざ
しゃお
ちいさ
言
7 strokes
Frequency: 83
JLPT N4
Grade 2
Meanings
say
word
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゲン
ゴン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
い.う
こと
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
とき
叱
5 strokes
Frequency: 2255
Meanings
scold
reprove
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シツ
シチ
カ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
しか.る
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