penitentiary

IPA(Pronunciation)

not-comparable

Of or relating to penance; penitential. / Of or relating to the punishment of criminals.

Japanese Meaning

懺悔・贖罪に関連する / 犯罪者の処罰に関連する

The monk wore a penitentiary garment during his weeks of atonement.

修道士は数週間の悔い改めの期間中、悔い改めの服を着ていた。

Sense（1）

Of or relating to penance; penitential.

A penitentiary tax.

Sense（2）

Of or relating to the punishment of criminals.

Penitentiary houses.