Meaning

Primary

Discipline

Alternative

Punishment

Word Type

noun, verbal noun, の adjective

Explanation

I will chastise you and give you penalty. I do this as a discipline. A punishment.

Reading

ちょうばつ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

違反者には懲罰が与えられる。

Violators will receive punishment.

Kanji Composition