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What is the Kanji for 'Punishment' and 'Penalty'? | 罰

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Punishment' and 'Penalty', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Punishment' and 'Penalty' is 罰.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Punishment, Penalty

    Reading

    kunyomiばっ

    ba

    onyomiばつ

    batsu

    ばち

    bachi

    Parts

    Net

    Example Word

    罰する: punish. The Japanese verb '罰する (ばっする)' means 'to punish'. It is used to describe the act of imposing a penalty or consequence on someone for wrongdoing. This verb is often used in formal or legal contexts, such as in laws, rules, or moral discussions. For example: The law punishes theft「法律は盗みを罰する」(ほうりつはぬすみをばっする). He was punished for his actions「彼は自分の行動を罰された」(かれはじぶんのこうどうをばっされた). Note that this verb carries a formal tone and is less commonly used in casual conversation.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1503

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    radical

    Meaning

    Net

    component

Words Using

This kanji is used in 3 words:

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Learn the Kanji

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What does 罰 mean?

罰 means 'Punishment' and 'Penalty'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Junior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

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