“Retributivism” in Japanese
Short answer
Retributivism in Japanese is “応報主義” (ouhoushugi). Full meaning: retributivism, retributive justice, principle of punitive justice, belief that crimes deserve suitable punishment.
Other ways to say “Retributivism” in Japanese
応報刑主義
ouhoukeishugi retributivism, retributive justice, principle of punitive justice, belief that crimes deserve suitable punishment
応報刑論
ouhoukeiron theory of retribution, retributivism, retributive justice
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