JLPT N1

punishment; penalty

Item 188 of 642 | 14 strokes | Radical: 罒 (net)

Readings

On'yomiバツ、バチ

Mnemonic

Caught in a NET of justice—facing PUNISHMENT and PENALTY.

Example Words

処罰 (しょばつ) punishment
罰金 (ばっきん) fine; penalty
罰則 (ばっそく) penal regulations