English–Japanese

“illegal” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiihō

Example

これは違法です。ko re wa i hō de su

This is illegal.

Illustration for 違法 (illegal)

How to say “illegal” in Japanese

“Illegal” in Japanese is 違法 (ihō).

Describes an act or condition that falls outside what the law permits.

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

Example sentences with 違法

その店は違法な商品を売っていません。so no mise wa i hō na shō hin o u tte i ma se n

That store does not sell illegal products.

Tips for using 違法

  • In everyday conversation, illegal refers to what the law forbids, while wrong can also describe behavior that is unfair or unkind.

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