Meaning of 喝(かつ) in Japanese

喝
Kana Reading
かつ
Romaji
katsu
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    interjection (kandoushi)
    Meaning
    exclamation used to scold practitioners (in Zen)
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    scolding or threatening with a shout

Related Kanji

喝 JLPT 1

11 strokes

hoarse, scold

On'Yomi: カツ

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喝

12 strokes

On'Yomi: カツ

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