Disposal
Punishment
noun, verbal noun
When you deal with trash, you have to divide it into different types before you can get to its disposal. Whenever you deal with and divide something, you’re preparing to dispose of it.
処分 means getting rid of things you don’t want, like trash or old furniture. Sometimes, it can also mean punishment, like suspension from school for breaking the rules. This connection makes sense because both disposal and punishment involve handling something unwanted—whether it's an item or a behavior.
This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.
いらないものを全部処分しました。
I disposed of all the things I don't need.
夏物の最終処分セールに行ってきました。
I went to the final clearance sale for summer items.
投資していた企業が、突然行政処分を受けることになり、株価が急落しました。
The company I had invested in suddenly received an administrative penalty, and its stock price plummeted.
私の息子は、ある生徒にイジメを行い、退学処分を受けました。
My son was expelled from school for bullying a student.