
KANJI
懲
punish
chastise, discipline, penalize, learn from
Kun'yomi
こりこら
On'yomi
ちょう
Example sentences
失敗に懲りて、二度と同じ過ちを繰り返さないと誓った。
Having learned a lesson from the failure, I swore not to repeat the same mistake twice.
悪事を働いた者を懲らしめるのは、社会の義務だ。
It is society's duty to punish those who commit evil deeds.
不正行為が発覚した場合、厳しい懲罰が科されるだろう。
If fraudulent acts are discovered, severe punishment will likely be imposed.
Practice exercises
1
懲
Answer
ちょうこりこらこらしめ
2
懲
Answer
punishchastisedeterlearn from experience
3
懲罰
punishment
Answer
ちょうばつ
4
懲役
penal servitude; imprisonment with hard labor
Answer
ちょうえき
5
懲らしめる
to punish; to chastise
Answer
こらしめる
6
懲戒
disciplinary action; reprimand
Answer
ちょうかい