Penalty; sentence; punishment — a legal punishment imposed by a court (e.g. prison term, death penalty).
彼には有罪判決が下り、重い刑が科された。
He was found guilty and given a severe sentence.
日本の刑制度には様々な種類の刑がある。
Japan's penal system includes various types of punishments.
法廷での量刑審理は最終的な刑を決める重要な手続きだ。
The sentencing hearing in court is an important procedure to determine the final penalty.