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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

    罰

    Meaning

    Punishment, Penalty

    Reading

    kunyomiばっ

    ba

    onyomiばつ

    batsu

    ばち

    bachi

    Parts

    罒Net 䚯

    Example Word

    罰金: fine. The Japanese noun '罰金 (ばっきん)' refers to a monetary penalty or fine imposed as punishment for breaking a law or rule. It is commonly used in legal or formal contexts. For example: He had to pay a fine for speeding「彼はスピード違反で罰金を払わなければならなかった」(かれはスピードいはんではっきんをはらわなければならなかった). The company received a fine for violating environmental regulations「その会社は環境規制違反で罰金を科された」(そのかいしゃはかんきょうきせいいはんではっきんをかされた). Note that '罰金' specifically refers to a financial penalty and is distinct from other forms of punishment like imprisonment.

    Radical

    网

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1503

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 罰

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

    radical

    罒

    Meaning

    Net

    component

    䚯

Words Using 罰

This kanji is used in 3 words:

    word

    罰する

    Meaning

    Punish

    word

    罰

    Meaning

    Punishment

    word

    罰金

    Meaning

    Fine

Kanji Related to 罰 Through the Part 罒

These 14 kanji contain the part 罒 as well.

    kanji

    署

    Meaning

    Government office

    kanji

    罷

    Meaning

    Quit, Dismiss

    kanji

    羅

    Meaning

    Gauze

    kanji

    買

    Meaning

    Buy

    kanji

    徳

    Meaning

    Virtue

    kanji

    壊

    Meaning

    Demolition, Break down

    kanji

    懐

    Meaning

    Bosom, Pocket

    kanji

    罪

    Meaning

    Sin, Guilt

    kanji

    聴

    Meaning

    Listen

    kanji

    夢

    Meaning

    Dream

    kanji

    爵

    Meaning

    Baron, Rank of nobility

    kanji

    憲

    Meaning

    Constitution

    kanji

    蔑

    Meaning

    Neglect, Scorn

    kanji

    罵

    Meaning

    Abuse, Insult

Learn the Kanji 罰

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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.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.