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“Just deserts” in Japanese

Short answer
天罰 tenbatsu てんばつ

Just deserts in Japanese is “天罰” (tenbatsu). Full meaning: divine punishment, wrath of God, justice of heaven, nemesis; suitable punishment, just deserts, come-uppance.

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