没収
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Base noun form. Refers to the act of confiscation or seizure by authorities, often as a penalty. Used in phrases like 『没収される』 (bosshuu sareru, 'to be forfeited') or 『没収品』 (bosshuuhin, 'forfeited goods').
Theme

User is at a customs checkpoint discussing a prohibited item with Officer Yamada, a strict but fair customs officer.

没収

ぼっしゅう

forfeited

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Memory Hook

Think of 'forfeited' items being 'bo-shu-ed' (sounds like 没収 bosshuu) away by authorities — like a boss taking your stuff! 'Boss-shu' → 没収 (bosshuu, 'forfeited').

Cultural Note

In Japan, 『没収』 (bosshuu, 'forfeited') is commonly used in legal or official contexts, such as when customs confiscates prohibited items or authorities seize illegal goods. It implies a formal act of taking possession without compensation.

Forms

Base: 没収Base noun form. Refers to the act of confiscation or seizure by authorities, often as a penalty. Used in phrases like 『没収される』 (bosshuu sareru, 'to be forfeited') or 『没収品』 (bosshuuhin, 'forfeited goods').