This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

Reading

Kana: ばつ
Romaji: batsu
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Definition

1

punishment; penalty

Kanji

Readings: バツ、 バチ、 ハツ、 ばっ.する
Meanings: penalty, punishment

Example Sentences

(いま)にバチがあたるぞ。
➥You'll get it someday.
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駐車(ちゅうしゃ)違反(いはん)罰金(ばっきん)(たか)い。
➥Parking fines are very costly.
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天罰(てんばつ)(おそ)くとも(かなら)()る。
➥Heaven's vengeance is slow but sure.
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(かれ)(ばっ)せられるだろう。
➥He will be punished.
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罰金(ばっきん)現金(げんきん)支払(しはら)うべし。
➥The fine shall be paid in cash.
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今度(こんど)(ばち)をまぬがれまい。
➥We won't be able to avoid being punished this time.
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