Japanese word

制裁

Pronunciation

Romajiseisai

Meaning

  • nounpunishment

Example

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.

Illustration for 制裁 (punishment)

More examples

違反の内容に応じて、制裁の重さを決めます。i han no nai yō ni ō ji te sei sai no omo sa o ki me ma su

We determine the severity of the punishment according to the nature of the violation.

Core concept

It describes an official response that punishes a violation and discourages further wrongdoing.

Common phrases

  • 制裁を受けるsei sai o u ke ru

    receive punishment

  • 制裁を科すsei sai o ka su

    impose punishment

  • 制裁の対象sei sai no tai shō

    subject to punishment

Similar words

処罰shobatsu: The formal act of imposing punishment for a violation of a rule or law.
処分shobun: An official disciplinary measure directed at a person or organization for misconduct.
罰batsu: A penalty given because someone has broken a rule or law.
懲罰chōbatsu: A formal penalty used to discipline a person who has acted improperly.

Definition in Japanese

違反や不正に対して加える罰や、国・団体に対する処分。i han ya fu sei ni tai shi te kuwa e ru batsu ya kuni dan tai ni tai su ru sho bun

Word origin

制裁 (seisai) combines 制 (sei, "control") and 裁 (sai, "judge"), giving the compound its sense of judging a violation and imposing control through punishment.

Usage tips

  • English speakers often associate sanctions with economic restrictions between countries, while 制裁 (seisai) also commonly covers penalties for individuals or organizations.

Other meanings

  • sanctionsnoun

Opposites

  • 報奨hōshōrewardnoun

Related words

  • 制裁するseisaisurupunishverb

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