Japanese word

解禁

Pronunciation

Romajikaikin

Meaning

  • nounlifting a ban

Example

政府は来月、輸入を解禁します。sei fu wa rai getsu yu nyū o kai kin shi ma su

The government will lift the ban on imports next month.

Illustration for 解禁 (lifting a ban)

More examples

安全が確認され、海水浴が解禁になりました。an zen ga kaku nin sa re kai sui yoku ga kai kin ni na ri ma shi ta

After safety was confirmed, swimming at the beach was permitted again.

Core concept

Describes a ban or restriction being removed so that an activity, product, or action becomes permitted.

Common phrases

  • 輸入の解禁yu nyū no kai kin

    lifting the ban on imports

  • 解禁を求めるkai kin o moto me ru

    call for the lifting of the ban

  • 販売の解禁han bai no kai kin

    lifting the ban on sales

Similar words

解除kaijo: The removal of a ban or restriction that had prevented an activity or action.
撤廃teppai: The official removal of a rule, ban, or restriction so that it no longer applies.
許可kyoka: Official permission for an activity or action to take place.

Definition in Japanese

禁止や制限を取りやめて、自由に認めること。kin shi ya sei gen o to ri ya me te ji yū ni mito me ru ko to

Word origin

解 (kai, "untie or release") + 禁 (kin, "prohibit") forms a Sino-Japanese compound meaning the removal of a prohibition.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese, 解禁 (kaikin) often marks the official opening of a seasonal activity, such as a fishing season, rather than the removal of a permanent rule.

Other meanings

  • the opening of the seasonnoun
  • ending an embargonoun

Opposites

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