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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of net, words, and sword. Punishing with net and sword.
Symbolism
Punishment, penalty, punish. Represents punishment.
Component Breakdown
net + 䚯
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
天罰覿面
てんばつてきめん
the certainty of divine punishment; Swift is Heaven's vengeance
信賞必罰
しんしょうひつばつ
sure punishment or reward
一罰百戒
いちばつひゃっかい
punishing a crime to make an example for others
Proverbs & Idioms
罰が当たる
ばちがあたる
Receive divine punishment
Suffer consequences for wrongdoing
Anime & Manga
勇者刑に処す 懲罰勇者9004隊刑務記録
Sentenced to Be a Hero
A well-known work with 罰 in its Japanese title.
陰キャの僕に罰ゲームで告白してきたはずのギャルが、どう見ても僕にベタ惚れです
Inkya no Boku ni Batsu Game de Kokuhaku Shitekita hazu no Gal ga, Dou Mitemo Boku ni Betabore desu
A well-known work with 罰 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“penalty”
“punishment”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 罰 mean in Japanese?
罰 means penalty, punishment.
How do you read 罰?
On'yomi: バツ、バチ、ハツ (BATSU, BACHI, HATSU). Kun'yomi: ばっ.する (bassuru).
How many strokes does 罰 have?
罰 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 网 (net).
Is 罰 a good kanji for a tattoo?
罰 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means penalty, punishment. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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