天罰 てんばつ Meanings Noun divine punishment; wrath of God; justice of heaven; nemesis suitable punishment; just deserts; come-uppance Kanji 天 heaven. Read as テン. 罰 punish. Read as バツ. Common phrases 天罰が下る (てんばつがくだる) to receive divine punishment Words containing 天罰 天罰覿面 (てんばつてきめん) the certainty of divine punishment 天罰が下る (てんばつがくだる) to receive divine punishment Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists