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喝 means 'hoarse'
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カツ
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Right side was originally 曷, which exists as a rare kanji and a rare component. 喝 using that form exists, but as a font variation not a separate codepoint.
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A few words with 喝 are about applauding people, and the rest are about crushing them! Discover the thread connecting terms about (1) cheering for performers and winners; (2) intimidation, threats, and extortion; and (3) a random shout that helps Zen priests achieve enlightenment. Also see how highly religious terms from Zen have made their way into a popular TV sports segment.
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In the most useful 10,000 words in Japanese, 喝 is used 2 times, read 1 way.
Across all words in Japanese, 喝 is used 16 times, read 1 way (with 1 variation).
Note: kanji quick view shows the most useful word for each reading which is also the most common variant, and in the 10,000 most useful words in Japanese. Words shown here draw from all words in Japanese and include less common forms.
カツ
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noun, 'suru' verb
blackmail; extortion; threat (to extort money)(click the word for examples and links)
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カツ
(read as かっ)
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