- divine punishment; wrath of God; justice of heaven; nemesis
- suitable punishment; just deserts; come-uppance
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
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- divine punishment; wrath of God; justice of heaven; nemesis
- suitable punishment; just deserts; come-uppance
This term refers to a punishment or retribution believed to be inflicted by a deity or higher power as a form of divine justice.
In this context, 天罰 conveys the idea of receiving a fitting or well-deserved punishment or retribution for one's actions.
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They say fate will catch up with you. That was God's way of punishing him.
It seems the mean old woman that lived around here was struck by lightning and suddenly died. My mother says it's truly a case of the swiftness of Heaven's vengeance.