Kanji for "Penalty"
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "penalty". The most popular choice is shown first.
刑View details →
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punish, penalty, sentence, punishment
Reading: kei
6 strokes · dark
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for penalty?
The most common kanji for "penalty" is 刑, read as kei. It means punish, penalty, sentence. Related kanji: 罰 (penalty).
How many strokes does 刑 have?
刑 has 6 strokes.