応おう報ほう

noun

retribution; just deserts; karma

Refers to the concept that good or bad deeds will eventually bring corresponding consequences, often with a moral or cosmic sense. Commonly used in phrases like 因果応報 (cause and effect; retribution).

• 悪わるいことをすると、いつか応おう報ほうがある。

  If you do bad things, retribution will come someday.

• 彼かれの成せい功こうは努ど力りょくの応おう報ほうだ。

  His success is the just reward for his efforts.