罰する
ばっする
basuru
JLPT N3verbVocabularyLevel 42 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
罰する (ばっする (basuru)) means "to punish". It is a Japanese verb. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
to punish
Also : to penalize
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Example Sentences
不正行為をした学生は学校から罰された。
ふせいこういをしたがくせいはがっこうからばっされた。
The student who committed misconduct was punished by the school.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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