ホウ, むく.いる

report, news, reward, retribution

JLPT3 G5 S12 F167

As per ?# as described in (spread over) + (handcuffs) → spread a restraining device over part of a criminal's body in *retribution* for a crime → *retaliation*; *recompense*; *remunerate* → *reward*. Also, *report* and *announce* (← report/announce punitive measures taken).

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