penalty

(open) + (rightsword)
★★★☆☆
6 strokes
BETA

Onyomi

KEI

OK, I will pay the penalty (if it will put an end to your giant-ass lecture about irresponsibility and morals)

Mnemonic

The death penalty is when they open up your whole torso with a sword.

Jukugo

刑務所(けいむしょ)

jail/prison ★★★☆☆
(penalty) + (perform a task) + (area / attribute) = 刑務所 (jail/prison)

死刑(しけい)

death penalty ★★☆☆☆
(death) + (penalty) = 死刑 (death penalty)

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