刑罰 (Keibatsu) is a Japanese noun meaning “(criminal) punishment, penalty, sentence”.
Meanings
- noun(criminal) punishment; penalty; sentence
Examples
それは罪人に対する最も人道的な刑罰ではないか。
Isn't that the most humane punishment for criminals?
圧倒的多数がその残酷な刑罰を廃止することに票を投じた。
An overwhelming majority voted to abolish the brutal punishment.
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