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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
noun
Pronounced: fukushuu
Punishment inflicted in the spirit of moral outrage or personal vengeance.
報復
noun
Pronounced: hōfuku
Punishment inflicted in the spirit of moral outrage or personal vengeance.

What does "retribution" mean?

  1. 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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