teach someone a lesson in Japanese
teach someone a lesson in Japanese is 思い知らせる, 目に物見せる.
teach someone a lesson in Japanese
思い知らせる
Pronounced: omoishiraseru
(idiomatic, informal) To punish someone for a serious transgression they have committed so that they do not commit it again.
目に物見せる
Pronounced: menimonomiseru
(idiomatic, informal) To punish someone for a serious transgression they have committed so that they do not commit it again.
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What is "teach someone a lesson" in Japanese?
"teach someone a lesson" in Japanese is 思い知らせる, 目に物見せる.
How do you pronounce 思い知らせる?
"teach someone a lesson" in Japanese is 思い知らせる, pronounced "omoishiraseru".
Are there other ways to say "teach someone a lesson" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "teach someone a lesson": 思い知らせる, 目に物見せる.
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