English–Japanese
“punish” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajibassuru
Example
先生は悪いことをした生徒を罰します。sen sei wa waru i ko to o shi ta sei to o bas shi ma su
The teacher punishes students who do bad things.
How to say “punish” in Japanese
“Punish” in Japanese is 罰する (bassuru).
Imposes a consequence on someone for a wrong act or a rule violation.
Example sentences with 罰する
社会のルールを破ると、罰せられることがあります。sha kai no rū ru o yabu ru to bas se ra re ru ko to ga a ri ma su
If you break social rules, you may be punished.
Tips for using 罰する
- In everyday English, punish commonly describes what parents, teachers, or courts do to a person who has done wrong.