懲
Kanji · N1
懲 / penal
Kanji for penal, chastise, or punish.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | チョウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | こ.りる、こ.らす、こ.らしめる | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
懲 carries the meaning penal, chastise, or punish.
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Common compounds with 懲
懲罰ちょうばつdiscipline / punishment / reprimand
懲りるこりるto learn by experience / to learn one's lesson / to learn the hard way
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