厳罰
Meanings
1
severe punishment; strict penalty; rigorous measures
Refers to harsh disciplinary action, heavy penalties, or strict enforcement. Often used in legal, organizational, or formal contexts.
Severe punishment is imposed on violators.
The company handed down strict penalties for misconduct.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉を厳罰に処するto punish someone severely
The offender was punished severely.
- 厳罰を科すto impose a severe punishment
The company imposed severe punishment on the employee who committed fraud.
- 厳罰を求めるto demand strict punishment
The victim's family demanded severe punishment for the offender.