罰ばち当あたり

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ち

あ

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Freq.FrequencyTop 100,000

Meanings

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na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun

Describes a person or act that invites divine punishment or retribution. Often used in a semi-superstitious or moralistic context, sometimes lightly.

おこな

い

を

する

と

、

いつ

か

報むく

い

を

受う

ける

よ

。

If you do accursed deeds, you'll get your comeuppance someday.

罰ばち
罰 (ばち) is the noun meaning 'divine punishment' or 'retribution', while 罰当たり is the adjective/noun describing someone or something that deserves such punishment.
祟たたり
祟り refers to a curse or calamity caused by a vengeful spirit, whereas 罰当たり is more about moral or divine retribution for one's own actions.

Compound of 罰 (ばち, 'divine punishment') + 当たり (あたり, 'hitting, being struck by'). Literally 'struck by divine punishment'.