Retribution in Japanese

"retribution" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

罰

bachi

2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "retribution". The most common choice is shown first.

酬

Top pick

repay, reward, retribution

Reading: shuu

13 strokes

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Where it comes from

Composed of wine and state. Returning with wine.

What it carries

Reward, exchange, return. Represents repaying.

Related kanji for "retribution"

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for retribution?

The most common kanji for "retribution" is 酬, read as shuu. It means repay, reward, retribution. Related kanji: 報 (retribution).

How many strokes does 酬 have?

酬 has 13 strokes.