noun
chastisement; punishment; discipline
Refers to punishment or discipline intended to correct behavior, often with a moral or educational purpose. Commonly used in the phrase 懲らしめを与える (to give someone a lesson).
彼は嘘をついたので、父親から懲らしめを受けた。
He was punished by his father for lying.
悪いことをしたら、きちんと懲らしめを与えるべきだ。
If someone does something bad, you should give them proper discipline.