Penalty in Japanese
"penalty" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
刑
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2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "penalty". The most common choice is shown first.
罰View details →
Top pick
penalty, punishment
Reading: batsu
14 strokes · dark
Where it comes from
Composed of net, words, and sword. Punishing with net and sword.
What it carries
Punishment, penalty, punish. Represents punishment.
Related kanji for "penalty"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for penalty?
The most common kanji for "penalty" is 罰, read as batsu. It means penalty, punishment. Related kanji: 刑 (penalty).
How many strokes does 罰 have?
罰 has 14 strokes.