天罰
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 天罰
1
divine punishment; wrath of God; justice of heaven; nemesis
Examples
天罰は遅くとも必ず来る。
Heaven's vengeance is slow but sure.
2
suitable punishment; just deserts; come-uppance
Kanji in this Word
天
4 strokes
Frequency: 512
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
heavens
sky
imperial
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
テン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あまつ
あめ
あま-
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
あき
あも
た
たかし
て
なま
罰
14 strokes
Frequency: 1220
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
penalty
punishment
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
バツ
バチ
ハツ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ばっ.する
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