Japanese

きんし
Meaning: prohibition; ban
Part of Speech: Noun

Listen to pronunciation

Handwriting

禁
止

Example sentences

Smoking is strictly prohibited inside this building.
午後十時以降は外出を禁止する。
Going out after 10 PM is prohibited.
このマンションではペットを飼うことが禁止されている。
Keeping pets is prohibited in this apartment building.
ここでは路上駐車が禁止されています。
Parking on the street is prohibited here.
原則として、学内での喫煙は禁止されています。
As a general rule, smoking on campus is prohibited.
校内ではスマートフォンの使用が禁止されている。
Use of smartphones is prohibited on school grounds.
展示品に手でふれることは禁止されている。
Touching the exhibits with your hands is prohibited.
夜間の立ち入りは禁止されている。
Entry is prohibited during the nighttime.
穀物の輸出を禁止する令が下った。
A decree was issued to prohibit the export of grain.
二十歳未満の飲酒は法律で禁止されています。
Drinking alcohol under 18 is prohibited by law.

Usage Notes

To order that an action not be done.

Sottaku

About Sottaku

Sottaku is an app for learning Chinese, Japanese, Korean, English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian with a strong focus on SRS. It includes automatic flashcard creation for hundreds of thousands of words, grammar breakdowns in example sentences, language-specific study packs where available, adaptive quizzes, mobile apps, a browser extension, and community features. Give it a try now! All learning content is free with no limits on flashcards or study time.

Sottaku is built to match the habits of successful learners. By using Sottaku, you will naturally learn in the most efficient way possible, as proven by countless success stories in the language learning community.

Free Forever

Access all grammar guides, quizzes, and flashcards without paying a cent. Quality education should be accessible to everyone.

Smart SRS System

Our flashcard system uses the FSRS algorithm (also used in Anki) to optimize your review schedule and maximize retention.

Comprehensive Content

From hanzi, kana, hangul, and European vocabulary basics to grammar and reading practice where available, we have lessons for every level. Practice with quizzes tailored to your skill.

Community Chat

Ask level-appropriate questions and get help from the community. Learn together with fellow learners across all 8 supported languages.