punishment in Japanese
punishment in Japanese is 罰, 処罰, 刑罰 — punishment means a penalty given for wrongdoing, or the act of imposing one.
punishment in Japanese
罰
Pronounced: bachi
The act (action) or process of punishing, imposing and/or applying a sanction, typically by an authority or a person in authority (for example: a parent or teacher), especially when disappointed or dissatisfied with the behavior or actions of a child, student, or someone else being looked after.
処罰
Pronounced: shobatsu
The act (action) or process of punishing, imposing and/or applying a sanction, typically by an authority or a person in authority (for example: a parent or teacher), especially when disappointed or dissatisfied with the behavior or actions of a child, student, or someone else being looked after.
刑罰
Pronounced: keibatsu
The act (action) or process of punishing, imposing and/or applying a sanction, typically by an authority or a person in authority (for example: a parent or teacher), especially when disappointed or dissatisfied with the behavior or actions of a child, student, or someone else being looked after.
懲罰
Pronounced: chōbatsu
The act (action) or process of punishing, imposing and/or applying a sanction, typically by an authority or a person in authority (for example: a parent or teacher), especially when disappointed or dissatisfied with the behavior or actions of a child, student, or someone else being looked after.
罰
Pronounced: bachi
A penalty to punish wrongdoing, especially for crime.
刑罰
Pronounced: keibatsu
A penalty to punish wrongdoing, especially for crime.
処罰
Pronounced: shobatsu
A penalty to punish wrongdoing, especially for crime.
What does "punishment" mean?
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noun A penalty given for wrongdoing, or the act of imposing one.
"The punishment for the crime was a fine and community service."
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punishment in a sentence
- The punishment for the crime was a fine and community service.
- His parents believed in punishment as a way to teach discipline.
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What is "punishment" in Japanese?
"punishment" in Japanese is 罰, 処罰, 刑罰. punishment means: A penalty given for wrongdoing, or the act of imposing one.
How do you pronounce 罰?
"punishment" in Japanese is 罰, pronounced "bachi".
How do you use "punishment" in a sentence?
Example: "The punishment for the crime was a fine and community service." In Japanese, "punishment" is 罰, 処罰, 刑罰.
Are there other ways to say "punishment" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "punishment": 罰, 処罰, 刑罰, 懲罰.
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