This is the 731st most frequent Indonesian word.
penjara
Prison.
Here, 'penjara' is used as a noun meaning 'prison', referring to the physical place of incarceration.
Dia dijatuhi hukuman lima tahun penjara karena tindakannya.
He was sentenced to five years in prison for his actions.
In this sentence, 'penjara' again serves as a noun referring to the concept or idea of imprisonment and the institution associated with it.
Setiap kali mendengar cerita tentang penjara, aku merasa takut.
Every time I hear stories about prison, I feel scared.
Here, 'penjara' is used metaphorically to describe life's challenges or constraints, extending its meaning figuratively into abstract usage.