NichiDict

罰

N1
ばち
[bachi]
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Meanings

1.Noun

(divine) punishment; curse; retribution

Other Readings

「罰」 has another reading with different meanings.

Examples

嘘をつくと罰が当たると言われている。

It is said that lying brings divine punishment.

悪いことをした罰として外出禁止になった。

As punishment for wrongdoing, I was grounded.

罰が当たったのか今日は災難続きだ。

Maybe I am being punished; today has been full of misfortunes.