罰

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: Spelling: 罰. Reading: ばつ. Core meaning: punishment; penalty.
• Basic usage: Representative examples: この盤上ゲームでは規則を破ると一回休みの罰がある / 劇の王は重すぎる罰を見直すことにした.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Game penalty and punishment
  • 罰 can be a “penalty,” such as a missed turn for breaking a game rule, or a more serious “punishment” imposed on a person. Preserve the difference in force when choosing the English term.