威嚇

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 威嚇 is read as いかく and is a noun and suru-verb for threatening or intimidating someone through posture, sound, or behavior.
• Basic usage: Mark the target with を in 相手を威嚇する and a means with で in 大声で威嚇する.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Threat and attack
  • 威嚇 displays a threat intended to frighten or deter; it does not by itself mean that an attack occurred.
• Posture and sound
  • An animal’s body posture and a soldier’s loud voice can both serve as means of intimidation.