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How to say "Restriction" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "restriction", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
制約
せいやく (seiyaku)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
制限酵素
せいげんこうそ (seigenkouso)
C2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "restriction" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 制約 and 制限酵素.
In Japanese, 制約 (せいやく (seiyaku)) is typically associated with "restriction; limitation; constraint" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Refers to conditions or rules that limit freedom of action or scope, often in a formal or technical context..
On the other hand, 制限酵素 (せいげんこうそ (seigenkouso)) maps to "Restriction enzyme" (Syllabus Level: C2) and represents Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus.. A literal translation of "restriction" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "制約"
予算の制約があるため、計画を大幅に変更する必要がある。
Due to budget constraints, we need to significantly change the plan.
Bilingual Context for "制限酵素"
私は制限酵素に興味があります。
I am interested in Restriction enzyme.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "予算の ＿＿＿ があるため、計画を大幅に変更する必要がある。" (Meaning: "Due to budget constraints, we need to significantly change the plan.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "制約" fits here because it means "restriction; limitation; constraint" in the context of: "Due to budget constraints, we need to significantly change the plan.". "制限酵素" represents "Restriction enzyme".