scold

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 喝 is associated with a forceful scolding; its on-reading is かつ.
• Basic usage: 一喝, read いっかつ, means a sharp rebuke; 喝采, read かっさい, means applause or acclaim.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• A rebuke and a sound of praise
  • 一喝 describes sharply scolding people such as noisy children or unfocused players.
  • 喝采を受けて means receiving applause or acclaim. It expresses praise for an excellent performance or actor, so not every word containing 喝 refers to scolding.