expression, Godan verb

Usually written with kana alone.
  1. to incur the wrath of the gods (e.g. by doing something immoral), to incur divine punishment, to pay for one's sins.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
 
 
 
 
 
ばちがあたる
 
 
 
罰が当たる ばちがあたる
 
 
 
 
 
バチが当たる ばちがあたる
 
 
 
 
罰があたる ばちがあたる
 
 
 
 
 
 
バチがあたる