罰
ばっ.する
basuru
JLPT N114 strokesKanjiLevel 98 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
罰 is the kanji for "Penalty". A common reading is ばっ.する (basuru). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Penalty
Also : Punishment
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Readings
kunばっ.する/ basuruonばつ/ batsuonばち/ bachionはつ/ hatsu
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
14 strokes
Radicals
罒䚯
Example Sentences
彼は厳しい罰を受けた。
かれはきびしいばつをうけた。
He received a severe punishment.
罰金を支払わなければならない。
ばっきんをしはらわなければならない。
You must pay the fine.
Vocabulary using 罰
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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