罰 (Bachi) is a Japanese noun meaning “(divine) punishment, curse, retribution”.
Meanings
- noun(divine) punishment; curse; retribution
Examples
今度は罰をまぬがれまい。
We won't be able to avoid being punished this time.
犯罪にはすべて罰が必要である。
Every crime calls for punishment.
自然界には褒美もなければ罰もない。
In nature there are neither rewards nor punishments.
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