retribution in Japanese
retribution in Japanese is 復讐, 報復 — retribution means punishment given out of a sense of justice or revenge for a wrong that was done.
retribution in Japanese
復讐
Pronounced: fukushuu
Punishment inflicted in the spirit of moral outrage or personal vengeance.
報復
Pronounced: hōfuku
Punishment inflicted in the spirit of moral outrage or personal vengeance.
What does "retribution" mean?
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noun Punishment given out of a sense of justice or revenge for a wrong that was done.
"He swore retribution against those who had betrayed him."
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retribution in a sentence
- He swore retribution against those who had betrayed him.
- The attack was seen as retribution for years of oppression.
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What is "retribution" in Japanese?
"retribution" in Japanese is 復讐, 報復. retribution means: Punishment given out of a sense of justice or revenge for a wrong that was done.
How do you pronounce 復讐?
"retribution" in Japanese is 復讐, pronounced "fukushuu".
How do you use "retribution" in a sentence?
Example: "He swore retribution against those who had betrayed him." In Japanese, "retribution" is 復讐, 報復.
Are there other ways to say "retribution" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "retribution": 復讐, 報復.
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