Word details

刑罰

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 刑罰.

Dictionary

Entry

刑罰いばつNounFreq #24470
1

(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?

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

punish, penalty, sentence, punishment

6 strokesFrequency 864JLPT N1Grade 8

On

ケイ

Nanori

おさかぎょう

penalty, punishment

14 strokesFrequency 1,220JLPT N1Grade 8

On

バツバチハツ

Kun

ばっ.する

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