JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
罰 — penalty
- Reading
- バツ・バチ・ハツ・ばっ.する
- Meaning
- penalty; punishment
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
罰 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is バツ・バチ・ハツ・ばっ.する and it means penalty; punishment. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
罰 appears in everyday japanese words such as 罰 (punishment), 処罰 (punishment) and 刑罰 (judgement).
Japanese words containing 罰
Frequently asked questions
What does 罰 mean in Japanese?
罰 means penalty; punishment in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 罰 read?
罰 is read バツ・バチ・ハツ・ばっ.する. Reading it inside real words — 罰 and 処罰 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 罰 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 罰 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 罰 in a word?
A common word containing 罰 is 罰 (ばち) — "punishment". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 罰 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 罰 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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