禁止
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Base noun form. Refers to an act of forbidding something. Often used in compound words or phrases like 『禁止する』 (kinshi suru, 'to prohibit').
Theme

In a public park, User and a local resident, Yamada, are talking about new rules posted on signs.

禁止

きんし

prohibition / ban

Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs

Memory Hook

Think of a 'kin' (きん kin) who is 'forbidden' to do something. 'Kin is banned' → 禁止 (kinshi, 'prohibition / Ban').

Cultural Note

『禁止』 (kinshi, 'prohibition / Ban') is often seen on signs in Japan, such as 『駐車禁止』 (chuusha kinshi, 'no parking') or 『喫煙禁止』 (kitsuen kinshi, 'no smoking'), indicating rules or restrictions.

Forms

Base: 禁止Base noun form. Refers to an act of forbidding something. Often used in compound words or phrases like 『禁止する』 (kinshi suru, 'to prohibit').