N1
たしなめる (tashinameru)
嗜める
to admonish, to reprove, to caution (gently)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
目上の人が目下の人に対し、欠点や誤りを指摘し、注意や忠告を与えるときに使う言葉です。比較的穏やかな注意を指します。 (Used when a superior points out a flaw or mistake to an inferior and gives advice or caution. It refers to a relatively gentle warning.)
📝 Example Sentences
彼は会議中に居眠りをしたので、上司に嗜められた。
He dozed off during the meeting, so he was gently admonished by his boss.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "嗜める"!
遅刻しがちな彼を、部長が厳しく_______。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「遅刻しがちな彼」に対して「部長が厳しく」行う行動は、過ちを注意する「嗜める」が適切です。
English: To "strictly" act towards someone who is often late, "admonish" (嗜める) is appropriate for pointing out a mistake.
English: To "strictly" act towards someone who is often late, "admonish" (嗜める) is appropriate for pointing out a mistake.
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