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罰

罰 — penalty, punishment

Learn the correct stroke order for 罰 (penalty), a 14-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school14 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)バツbatsu、バチbachi、ハツhatsu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ばっ.するbassuru
Strokes14
Radical网
Frequency#1220
Meaningspenalty, punishment

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

刑罰けいばつ(criminal) punishment; penalty; sentencenoun
厳罰げんばつsevere punishment; rigorous measuresnoun
処罰しょばつpunishment; penaltynoun
賞罰しょうばつreward and punishmentnoun
体罰たいばつcorporal punishmentnoun
懲罰ちょうばつdiscipline; punishment; reprimandnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 罰 (penalty) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 14 strokes with radical 网.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 罰 is #1220, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

刑罰けいばつ — (criminal) punishment; penalty; sentence
厳罰げんばつ — severe punishment; rigorous measures
処罰しょばつ — punishment; penalty

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 罰 have?

The kanji 罰 (penalty) has 14 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 罰?

罰 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 罰 mean?

罰 means: penalty, punishment. On'yomi readings: バツ, バチ, ハツ. Kun'yomi readings: ばっ.する.

What JLPT level is 罰?

罰 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.