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罰する

To Punish


Meaning

To Punish, To Penalize

Word Type

する verb

Explanation

When you do a penalty to someone you are trying to punish or to penalize them.


Reading

ばっする

Explanation

The reading is the same as what you learned with the kanji. Just remember that the つ becomes a small っ so I don't have to punish you.


Context

Context Sentences

その選手は明らかにドーピングをしていたのに、罰せられなかったんだ。

The athlete was clearly doping, yet he wasn't punished.

ウソをついている子どもがいたら、罰する前にまず理由を聞いてあげるべきです。

If a child is lying, you should first ask why before punishing them.

コウイチはトーフグの秘密を漏らした従業員を罰した。

Koichi punished the employees who leaked Tofugu’s secrets.


Kanji Composition