Japanese

しょぶん
Meaning: disposal; punishment; management
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

処
分

Example sentences

I disposed of some unwanted clothes before moving.
季節の変わり目に、不要な衣類を処分した。
I disposed of unnecessary clothing at the change of seasons.
彼は一週間の謹慎処分を受けた
He received a one-week suspension punishment.
集めたごみを焼却処分する。
Incinerate the collected trash.
彼は懲戒処分を受けた。
He received a disciplinary punishment.
古い自転車を鉄くずとして処分した。
I disposed of the old bicycle as scrap iron.
不祥事を起こした選手に、球団は三ヶ月の減俸処分を下した。
The team handed down a three-month salary reduction penalty to the player who caused the scandal.
引っ越しを機に不用品を処分した。
I disposed of unneeded items on the occasion of moving.
規約に違反した党員に対し、組織は厳重な戒飭処分を下した。
The organization issued a severe disciplinary admonition to the member who violated the rules.

Usage Notes

Commonly used for getting rid of things (disposal) or disciplinary action (punishment).

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