Korean

금지
Meaning: prohibition; ban
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

禁
止

Example sentences

This is a no-smoking area.
법률은 시간(屍姦)을 엄격히 금지한다.
The law strictly prohibits necrophilia.
이 도로는 차량 통행이 금지되어 있습니다.
Vehicle traffic is prohibited on this road.
관계자 외 출입 금지.
No entry for unauthorized personnel.
민간인의 출입이 금지된 지역입니다.
This is an area where civilian entry is prohibited.
그지역에는 아직도 지뢰가 많이 묻혀 있어 출입이 금지되어 있다.
Since many landmines are still buried in that area, entry is prohibited.
정부는 마침내 금지되었던 대중가요의 해금을 발표했다.
The government finally announced the lifting of the ban on banned popular songs.
많은 나라에서 근친 사이의 결혼을 법으로 금지하고 있다.
Many countries prohibit marriage between close relatives by law.
정부는 아편 유통을 엄격히 금지하고 있다.
The government strictly prohibits the distribution of opium.
교내 흡연은 엄격히 금지되어 있습니다.
Smoking on campus is strictly prohibited.

Usage Notes

Used to indicate that an action is forbidden by law, rule, or command.

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