Kanji
N1 8 strokes Grade 8

torment, scold, chastise

On'yomi (音読み)

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

Radical (部首)

grass kusa

Others with this radical

On'yomi compounds (音読み)

exaction of heavy taxes; imposing oppressive taxes
oppressive exaction (of taxes, etc.)
severe; fierce
heavy taxation
tyranny; despotism
caustic
cruel treatment

Kun'yomi words (訓読み)

to ill-treat; to bully
to get irritated; to get annoyed
becoming irritated (suddenly); getting annoyed
to torment; to torture
cyberbullying; online harassment
antsy; agitated
caustic potash; potassium hydroxide
in a hurry; hustle
irritation; annoyance
caustic alkali; lye

Example sentences

He took delight in teasing the kitten.

He used to bully his friends.

He's been feeling a little on edge recently.

He was irritated by the sound.