LingakuFrequency rank: 20,902. – 20,983.
- 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.
Repent before the divine punishment comes down.
In this context, 天罰 conveys the idea of receiving a fitting or well-deserved punishment or retribution for one's actions.
He committed many evil deeds, but in the end, he received his just deserts.
I believe that there is always come-uppance for telling lies.
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They called down the wrath of God upon the heads of their enemies.
They say fate will catch up with you. That was God's way of punishing him.