N1
たしなめる (tashinameru)
窘める
to rebuke; to reprimand; to admonish; to reprove gently
💡 Nuance & Usage:
To gently but firmly warn or scold someone about their inappropriate behavior, with the intention of correcting them. Less harsh than 叱る (shikaru).
📝 Example Sentences
先生は廊下を走る生徒を優しく窘めた。
The teacher gently admonished the student for running in the hallway.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "窘める"!
子供の無礼な態度を母親が_______た。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 不適切な行動に対して、優しく注意を促すことを「窘める」と言います。
English: 'Tashinameru' means to gently advise someone about inappropriate behavior.
English: 'Tashinameru' means to gently advise someone about inappropriate behavior.
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