天てん誅ちゅう

noun

heaven's punishment; divine punishment

Refers to punishment inflicted by heaven or a divine force, often in a moral or cosmic sense. Can be used in historical, literary, or dramatic contexts.

• 悪あく事じを働はたらいた者ものには天てん誅ちゅうが下くだるだろう。

  Heaven's punishment will befall those who commit evil deeds.

noun

well-deserved punishment; just punishment

Used when someone receives a punishment that is seen as fitting or deserved, often with a sense of moral satisfaction. Can be used in everyday contexts.

• 彼かれの失しっ脚きゃくはまさに天てん誅ちゅうだ。

  His downfall is truly a well-deserved punishment.