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abuse, insult

JLPT N1 15 strokes
Kun'yomi
ののし.る
On'yomi

罵 means "abuse, insult". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 15 strokes. It is read ののし.る in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and バ in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

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Common questions

What does the kanji 罵 mean?
罵 means "abuse, insult". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 罵 have?
罵 is written in 15 strokes.
How is 罵 read?
It is read ののし.る in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and バ in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 罵?
罵 is a JLPT N1 kanji.