ペナルティ

ぺなるてぃ
noun
penalty; punishment; forfeit
sports
1. penalty; punishment; forfeit
A punishment or disadvantage imposed for breaking a rule or failing to meet an obligation. Used in sports for a penalty awarded against a team, and more generally for fines or forfeits.
ペナルティを科(か)す。
To impose a penalty.
ルール違反(いはん)にはペナルティがある。
There is a penalty for breaking the rules.
解約(かいやく)すると高(たか)いペナルティを払(はら)わなければならない。
If you cancel the contract, you have to pay a hefty penalty.

Sometimes written ペナルティー with a long final vowel. Covers sports penalties, contractual forfeits, and informal 'punishments' in games.

Common collocations

  • ペナルティを科(か)す: to impose a penalty
  • ペナルティを払(はら)う: to pay a penalty/forfeit
  • ペナルティエリア: penalty area (soccer)

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Related Words

Compare: 罰金(ばっきん) (fine)
Compare: 反則(はんそく) (foul)
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