English–Japanese

“confiscation” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajibosshū

Example

係員は持ち込み禁止の品を没収しました。kakari in wa mo chi ko mi kin shi no shina o bos shū shi ma shi ta

The staff confiscated a prohibited item.

Illustration for 没収 (confiscation)

How to say “confiscation” in Japanese

“Confiscation” in Japanese is 没収 (bosshū).

Refers to an authority taking property away from its owner under a rule or law, usually because the property is prohibited or connected to a violation.

Full entry for 没収: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 没収

規則に違反した場合は、持ち物の没収となることがあります。ki soku ni i han shi ta ba ai wa mo chi mono no bos shū to na ru ko to ga a ri ma su

If you break the rules, your belongings may be confiscated.

Tips for using 没収

  • In English, confiscation usually implies official legal authority, so it differs from theft, which is the unlawful taking of property.

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