English–Japanese
“punishment” in Japanese
How to say “punishment” in Japanese
“Punishment” in Japanese is 刑 (kei).
Marks an officially imposed consequence for breaking a law, especially a sentence or legal penalty.
Example sentences with 刑
裁判官は被告に懲役五年の刑を言い渡しました。sai ban kan wa hi koku ni chō eki go nen no kei o i i wata shi ma shi ta
The judge sentenced the defendant to five years in prison.
Tips for using 刑
- English uses punishment broadly, but 刑 (kei, "punishment") usually signals a formal legal sentence, so it fits court and crime discussions more than everyday discipline.
Other Japanese words for “punishment”
その罰は厳しすぎます。so no batsu wa kibi shi su gi ma su
That punishment is too severe.
規則を破ると、処罰を受けます。ki soku o yabu ru to sho batsu o u ke ma su
If you break the rules, you will be punished.
規則を破ると、厳しい制裁を受けます。ki soku o yabu ru to kibi shi i sei sai o u ke ma su
If you break the rules, you will face severe punishment.
法律に違反すると、刑罰を受けます。hō ritsu ni i han su ru to kei batsu o u ke ma su
If you break the law, you receive punishment.