► 動詞叱る  [(2)しかる]    
meaning:  scold  rank: 1☆ 
兄弟喧嘩して
父親に叱られた ⇨ I had a fight with my brother and got scolded by my father
More examples:- あの子は気が弱いから叱るのは加減をしたほうが良い ⇨ This kid is very timid so you should tone down your scolding
 - 子供を叱るのは加減が難しい ⇨ It is difficult to have a right amount of discipline for children