罰 ばち (divine) punishment N1 #6,856 Meanings noun (divine) punishment; curse; retribution ばつ noun, suffix punishment; penalty Its kanji 罰 バツ、バチ、ハツ · ばっ.する penalty, punishment In sentences Furigana 今度こんどは罰ばちをまぬがれまい。 We'll get it this time. #172090 犯罪はんざいにはすべて罰ばちが必要ひつようである。 Every crime calls for punishment. #121225