also: ペナルティ · ペネルティー · ペネルティ
A punishment or disadvantage imposed for breaking a rule, law, or agreement. Used in sports, law, and everyday contexts.
契約違反にはペナルティーが課せられます。
A penalty will be imposed for breach of contract.
A penalty kick was awarded in the soccer match.
The referee imposed a penalty on the player who committed the foul.
The company incurred a penalty for breaching the contract.
If you cancel a reservation without notice, you'll have to pay a penalty.
If the rules are broken, a strict penalty will be imposed.
penalty box