English–Japanese

“not allowed” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajifuka

Example

ここでの写真撮影は不可です。ko ko de no sha shin satsu ei wa fu ka de su

Taking pictures here is not allowed.

Illustration for 不可 (not allowed)

How to say “not allowed” in Japanese

“Not allowed” in Japanese is 不可 (fuka).

Signals that an act or outcome does not meet the conditions for being allowed, accepted, or achieved.

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

Example sentences with 不可

イベントへの途中参加は不可です。i be n to e no to chū san ka wa fu ka de su

Joining the event partway is not allowed.

Tips for using 不可

  • The compact word 不可 (fuka) is also used in evaluations and classifications to mark something as unacceptable, not only in rules that forbid an action.

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