noun

  1. divine punishment, wrath of God, justice of heaven, nemesis.
  2. suitable punishment, just deserts, come-uppance.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
天罰 てんばつ

Contained Kanji Breakdown

heavens, sky, imperial
テン あま- あも (1st, N5)
one, one radical (no.1)
イチ いっ ひと- (1st, N5)
large, big
ダイ おお- た (1st, N5)
person
ひと ニン ジン (1st, N5)
penalty, punishment
バチ バツ ばっ.する (7th, N1)
net radical variant (no. 122)
モウ ボウ あみがしら
to quell (uprising, rebellion, etc.) to punish (another nation, etc.) by force of arms, sound, voice
say, word
い.う こと ゲン (2nd, N4)
dot, tick or dot radical (no. 3)
チュ (Kentei 1)
one, one radical (no.1)
イチ いっ ひと- (1st, N5)
mouth
くち コウ ク (1st, N4)
knife, standing sword radical (no. 18)
トウ