JLPT N3 Intermediate
説教
A religious sermon or a scolding lecture.
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説教 noun
説教する suru verb
1 Noun, Suru verb
Lecture / Scolding
A prolonged, often patronizing reprimand aimed at correcting someone’s behavior or attitude.
Example
遅刻 したら 、 部長 に 一時間 も 説教 された 。
When I was late, my department head lectured me for a whole hour.
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2 Noun, Suru verb
Sermon / Preaching
A formal religious discourse delivered by a clergy member to explain doctrines or moral teachings.
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