処罰
しょばつ
shobatsu
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 88 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
処罰 (しょばつ (shobatsu)) means "Punishment". It is read しょばつ (shobatsu). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Punishment
Also : Penalty · Sanction
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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.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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