interjection

  1. exclamation used to scold practitioners (in Zen).

noun

  1. scolding or threatening with a shout.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
かつ

Contained Kanji Breakdown

hoarse, scold
カツ (9th, N1)
mouth
くち コウ ク (1st, N4)
why, how, when
カツ なんぞ いつ (Kentei 1)
day, sun, Japan
ひ にっ ニチ (1st, N5)
beggar, beg, give
カツ カチ カイ
wrapping enclosure, wrapping radical (no. 20)
ホウ つつ.む (Kentei 1)
deceased(亡) variant
hidden, mysterious, secret
イン オン かく.す
person
ひと ニン ジン (1st, N5)