JMdict: 1428220
懲役 【ちょうえき】
- [n] penal servitude; imprisonment with hard labor (hard labour)
Kanji in this word:
| Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 懲 | Penal, Chastise, Punish, Discipline | チョウ | こ.りる, こ.らす, こ.らしめる | |
| 役 | Duty, War, Campaign, Drafted Labor, Office, Service, Role | ヤク, エキ | 3 |
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