Japanese word

禁止

Pronunciation

Romajikinshi

Meaning

  • nounban

Example

この公園では花火が禁止されています。ko no kō en de wa hana bi ga kin shi sa re te i ma su

Fireworks are banned in this park.

Illustration for 禁止 (ban)

More examples

この施設では、ペットの持ち込みは禁止です。ko no shi setsu de wa pe tto no mo chi ko mi wa kin shi de su

Bringing pets into this facility is prohibited.

Core concept

Sets a clear rule that prevents a particular action from being done.

Common phrases

  • 立入禁止tachi iri kin shi

    no entry

  • 駐車禁止chū sha kin shi

    no parking

  • 飲食禁止in shoku kin shi

    no eating or drinking

  • 撮影禁止satsu ei kin shi

    no photography

Similar words

禁制kinsei: A rule that officially stops a particular action or use.
厳禁genkin: A strict rule that completely forbids a particular action.
規制kisei: An official limit on an action or use that may still allow it in some cases.

Definition in Japanese

ある行為を行うことを認めないこと。a ru kō i o okona u ko to o mito me na i ko to

Word origin

禁止 (kinshi) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 禁 (kin, "prohibit") and 止 (shi, "stop"), linking prohibition with stopping an act.

Usage tips

  • A Japanese sign using 禁止 (kinshi) usually states a general rule for everyone rather than addressing one person in conversation.

Opposites

Related words

  • 禁止するkinshisurubanverb

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