Word details

天罰

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

Dictionary

Entry

天罰んばつNounFreq #18461
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

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

heavens, sky, imperial

4 strokesFrequency 512JLPT N4Grade 1

On

テン

Kun

あまつあめあま-

Nanori

あきあもたかしなま

penalty, punishment

14 strokesFrequency 1,220JLPT N1Grade 8

On

バツバチハツ

Kun

ばっ.する

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