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N1 Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb

(なじ)to rebuke, to scold, to tell off

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb

      1.

      to rebuke, to scold, to tell off, to find fault, to harp on, to reprove

      Usually written using kana alone
    2. Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb

      2.

      to question persistently (in order to criticize or find fault with someone)

      Usually written using kana alone

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    詰る 【なじる】

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    Examples

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      上司(じょうし)失礼(しつれい)態度(たいど)(なじ)られました。

      I was rebuked by my boss for my disrespectful attitude. {to rebuke, to scold, to tell off}

      • N1

      宿題(しゅくだい)をサボったせいで(ちち)怠惰(たいだ)だと(なじ)られた。

      Because I slacked off on my homework, my father scolded me for being lazy. {to rebuke, to scold, to tell off}

      • N1

      クラスメイトに(うそ)つきだと(なじ)られ、ついカッとなりました。

      I was told off by my classmate for lying and I just lost my temper. {to rebuke, to scold, to tell off}

      • N1

      テスト(ちゅう)にカンニングをしてしまい、厳格(げんかく)先生(せんせい)(なじ)られました。

      I cheated during the test and ended up being severely scolded by a strict teacher. {to rebuke, to scold, to tell off}

      • N1

      心変(こころが)わりした恋人(こいびと)(なじ)っても、彼女(かのじょ)気持(きも)ちが(ぼく)(もど)ってくるわけではありません。

      Even if I rebuke my fickle lover, it doesn't mean her feelings will return to me. {to rebuke, to scold, to tell off}

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