A polite/honorific word for a reprimand or criticism received from someone; commonly used in phrases like 'to receive a reprimand'.
先日の件では多くのご迷惑とお叱りをいただき、申し訳ございませんでした。
Regarding the recent matter, we apologize for the trouble and the reprimands we received.
ご意見やお叱りがあれば、遠慮なくお知らせください。
If you have any comments or reprimands, please let us know without hesitation.
社長から厳しいお叱りを受けた後、改善策を検討した。
After receiving a stern reprimand from the president, we considered corrective measures.