罰(ばつ)

ばつ

noun

punishment, penalty

See also: 罰(ばっ)する (verb form)

1. punishment, penalty

A negative consequence imposed for wrongdoing or breaking rules.

罰(ばつ)を受(う)けた。

I received a punishment.

罰(ばつ)として掃除(そうじ)をさせられた。

As punishment, I was made to clean.

罰(ばつ)が当(あ)たる suggests divine or karmic punishment.

ルールを破(やぶ)った選手(せんしゅ)には厳(きび)しい罰(ばつ)が与(あた)えられた。

A severe penalty was imposed on the player who broke the rules.

Common expressions

罰(ばつ)を受(う)ける: to receive punishment
罰(ばつ)を与(あた)える: to give punishment
罰金(ばっきん): fine (monetary penalty)
罰(ばつ)ゲーム: penalty game (in game shows)

Similar words

刑罰(けいばつ): criminal punishment
処罰(しょばつ): punishment, penalty (formal)

Watch out

Punishment by heaven or fate is usually read ばち: 罰(ばち)が当(あ)たる (you'll be punished for that), 罰当(ばちあ)たり (a person who deserves divine punishment).

Related Words

Related: 刑罰(けいばつ) (criminal punishment)

Compare: 成敗(せいばい) (punishment)

Compare: 祟(たた)り (curse)

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Added 2026.2.5 20:49 · Revised 2026.10.7 10:15

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