Definition of 応報主義 (おうほうしゅぎ)
おうほうしゅぎ
応報主義
おうほうしゅぎ
ouhoushugi
noun
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retributivism, retributive justice, principle of punitive justice, belief that crimes deserve suitable punishment
See also:応報刑論
Related Kanji
応 | apply, answer, yes, OK, reply, accept |
報 | report, news, reward, retribution |
主 | lord, chief, master, main thing, principal |
義 | righteousness, justice, morality, honor, loyalty, meaning |