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“restriction” in Japanese

Japanese

Also束縛 (sokubaku)

Pronunciation

Romajikōsoku

Example

厳しい規則による拘束を受けます。kibi shi i ki soku ni yo ru kō soku o u ke ma su

I am subject to restrictions imposed by strict rules.

Illustration for 拘束 (restriction)

How to say “restriction” in Japanese

“Restriction” in Japanese is 拘束 (kōsoku).

Describes a force or condition that narrows a person's freedom of action through rules, duties, or physical control.

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

Example sentences with 拘束

契約の拘束が強いと、条件の変更が難しくなります。kei yaku no kō soku ga tsuyo i to jō ken no hen kō ga muzuka shi ku na ri ma su

When a contract imposes strong restrictions, it becomes difficult to change the terms.

Tips for using 拘束

  • In formal Japanese, 拘束 (kōsoku) often describes limits imposed by rules or duties, while physical restraint is understood from the surrounding context.

Other Japanese words for “restriction”

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束縛

sokubaku

nounrestriction

親の束縛が、彼の自立を遅らせました。oya no soku baku ga kare no ji ritsu o oku ra se ma shi ta

Parental restrictions delayed his independence.

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