JLPT N3 Intermediate
罰
Punishment, covering both penalties for breaking rules and divine retribution or karma.
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1 Noun, Noun used as a suffix
Punishment / Penalty
A formal sanction or penalty imposed by an authority figure, legal system, or set of rules in response to a violation.
Example
彼 は 法律 を 破った ので 、 罰 を 受けました 。
He broke the law, so he received a punishment.
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2 Noun
Divine Punishment / Karma
A negative consequence believed to be inflicted by a higher power, nature, or spirits as retribution for immoral behavior.
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