“Physical punishment” in Japanese
Short answer
Physical punishment in Japanese is “折檻” (sekkan). Full meaning: physical punishment, beating, smacking, spanking; severe scolding, chastisement, discipline.
Other ways to say “Physical punishment” in Japanese
体刑
taikei corporal punishment, physical punishment; prison sentence, penal servitude, imprisonment with hard labour
身体刑
shintaikei corporal punishment, physical punishment
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