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罰が当たる

ばちがあたる

usually kana

Readings

ばちがあたるバチがあたる

Meanings

  1. 1.
    exp, v5rto incur the wrath of the gods (e.g. by doing something immoral); to incur divine punishment; to pay for one's sins

Kanji breakdown

罰
N514 strokesGrade 8
当
N46 strokesGrade 2

Example sentences

今にバチがあたるぞ。

You'll get it someday.

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罰が当たるばちがあたる

to incur divine punishment; to pay for one's sins; you'll pay for that!; what goes around, comes around

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