Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
net + 䚯
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of net, words, and sword. Punishing with net and sword.
Symbolism
Punishment, penalty, punish. Represents punishment.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
天罰覿面
てんばつてきめん
the certainty of divine punishment; Swift is Heaven's vengeance; the certainty of divine punishment
信賞必罰
しんしょうひつばつ
sure punishment or reward; sure punishment or reward
一罰百戒
いちばつひゃっかい
punishing a crime to make an example for others; punishing a crime to make an example for others
Proverbs & Idioms
罰が当たる
ばちがあたる
Receive divine punishment
Suffer consequences for wrongdoing
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 罰 mean in Japanese?
罰 means penalty, punishment.
How do you read 罰?
On'yomi: バツ、バチ、ハツ (BATSU, BACHI, HATSU). Kun'yomi: ばっ.する (bassuru).
How many strokes does 罰 have?
罰 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 网 (net).
Is 罰 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 罰 (penalty, punishment) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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