懲りる

Reading

Kana: こりる

Romaji: koriru

Definitions

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1

to learn by experience; to learn one's lesson; to learn the hard way

2

to have enough (of); to be disgusted with

Kanji

懲

Readings: チョウ、 こ.りる、 こ.らす、 こ.らしめる

Meanings: penal, chastise, punish, discipline

Example Sentences

羹(あつもの)に懲(こ)りて鱠(なます)を吹(ふ)く。

➥A burnt child dreads the fire.

これに懲(こ)りずにまたやれよ。

➥Don't let this discourage you from trying it again.