一喝

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 一喝, read いっかつ, denotes a loud, sharp rebuke.
• Basic usage: In 父が騒ぐ子どもたちを一喝すると、部屋は静かになった。, the father sharply rebuked the noisy children and the room became quiet.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• A forceful rebuke
  • 一喝 emphasizes a loud, decisive rebuke rather than gentle advice. を marks its target, as in 選手を一喝し.