Japanese word

処罰

Pronunciation

Romajishobatsu

Meaning

  • nounpunishment

Example

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.

Illustration for 処罰 (punishment)

More examples

先生は規則違反に対して処罰を科しました。sen sei wa ki soku i han ni tai shi te sho batsu o ka shi ma shi ta

The teacher imposed a punishment for breaking the rule.

Core concept

Refers to a penalty formally imposed for breaking a rule or law.

Common phrases

  • 処罰を受けるsho batsu o u ke ru

    receive punishment

  • 処罰を科すsho batsu o ka su

    impose punishment

Similar words

罰batsu: A consequence imposed for wrongdoing or for breaking a rule.
懲罰chōbatsu: A formal punishment imposed by an authority for misconduct.
懲戒chōkai: An official measure used to discipline someone for misconduct or disobedience.

Definition in Japanese

規則や法律に違反した者に科す罰。ki soku ya hō ritsu ni i han shi ta mono ni ka su batsu

Word origin

処 (sho, "deal with") and 罰 (batsu, "punishment") combine to form 処罰 (shobatsu), meaning punishment imposed for an offense.

Usage tips

  • 処罰 (shobatsu) is more formal and official than 罰 (batsu), so it commonly appears in rules, laws, and institutional notices.

Other meanings

  • penaltynoun

Opposites

  • 褒賞hōshōrewardnoun

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