処罰
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Noun meaning 'punishment' or 'penalty'. Often appears in phrases like 『処罰を受ける』 (shobatsu o ukeru, 'to receive punishment') or 『処罰規定』 (shobatsu kitei, 'punishment regulations').
Theme
In a university library, User and their classmate Takeshi discuss legal systems and justice.
処罰
しょばつ
punishment
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Think of 'punishment' as a 'shoe' (sounds like 処) that 'pats' (sounds like 罰) you down — 'shoe pat' → 処罰 (shobatsu, 'punishment').
Cultural Note
『処罰』 (shobatsu, 'punishment') is used in legal and disciplinary contexts, such as 『刑事処罰』 (keiji shobatsu, 'criminal punishment') or school rules. It reflects societal norms on justice and order.
Forms
Base: 処罰Noun meaning 'punishment' or 'penalty'. Often appears in phrases like 『処罰を受ける』 (shobatsu o ukeru, 'to receive punishment') or 『処罰規定』 (shobatsu kitei, 'punishment regulations').