嚇
threat; intimidation
Kanji 1080
threat; intimidation
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Synopsis
A country poses a threat by expanding its military presence. Cats arch their backs to menace dogs. A type of crab intimidates a sea anemone by lifting it overhead. Parents issue threats to study harder, managers threaten employees with dismissal, someone threatens to reveal an ex’s secrets, and you might resort to threats to get money back. Learn to say all of this with 嚇!
Revision History:
Feb. 4, 2022:
- p. 2, Etymology Box: Updated the Henshall etymology and the Sears link.
- p. 7: Added a link to the Kanshudo games.
June 29, 2017: p. 3: Fixed a typo.
Apr. 28, 2017: Originally published.
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