処罰
しょばつ
shobatsu
nounVocabularyLevel 88 - JLPT N1

Quick answer

処罰 (しょばつ (shobatsu)) means "penalty". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

penalty

Also : sanction · punishment · disciplinary action

Example Sentences

その従業員の不正行為に対して、会社は厳しい処罰を下した。

そのじゅうぎょういんのふせいこういにたいして、かいしゃはきびしいしょばつをくだした。

The company imposed severe punishment for the employee's misconduct.

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