a reward, recompense, or return given in response to actions (often positive).
彼女は長年の奉仕の報いに表彰を受けた。
She was honored as a reward for her years of service.
努力の報いがようやく現れた。
The reward for his efforts finally appeared.
善行にはいつか報いがあると信じている。
I believe good deeds will eventually be rewarded.
punishment or retribution for wrongdoing; vengeance or karmic payback.
裏切りはやがて報いを受けるだろう。
Betrayal will eventually be punished.
彼の悪事はついに報いを受けた。
His misdeeds finally caught up with him.