Japanese phrase
___は禁止されていますか？ ___ wa kin shi sa re te i ma su ka
Meaning
Is ___ not allowed?
When to use it
Asks whether something is not allowed. This polite question checks a rule before an action and sounds natural in everyday situations.
Example dialogue
この施設では飲食は禁止されていますか？ ko no shi setsu de wa in shoku wa kin shi sa re te i ma su ka
Is eating and drinking not allowed at this facility?
はい、飲み物もだめです。 ha i no mi mono mo da me de su
Yes, drinks are not allowed either.