synonym Comparative
強要
VS
厳禁
Differences Between "強要" and "厳禁"
Option A
強要
Meaning
coercion; extortion; forcing; compelling; demanding strictly
Reading
きょうよう (kyōyō)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
不当な借金を抱えた彼は、暴力団から土地の売却契約書へのサインを_______されました。
Carrying an unjust debt, he was forced by the gangster to sign the land sale contract.
Option B
厳禁
Meaning
strictly forbidden, absolute prohibition
Reading
げんきん (genkin)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
この場所での喫煙は厳禁です。
Smoking is strictly forbidden in this area.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(coercion; extortion; forcing; compelling; demanding strictly)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 強要: Refers to coercion, forcing, compelling, or strictly demanding a specific action or signature from others using power or pressure. Often used as 〜を強要する. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Forcing! Coercion! 'Say I am beautiful every single day!' is not coercion, it's our love treaty! You have no right to refuse, say it out loud!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『きょうよう（強要）！『毎日私に可愛いって言いなさい！』っていうのは、強要じゃなくて、愛の共同規約よ！拒否権なんて1ミリもないんだから、今すぐ大きな声で言いなさい！ほら！』
- 厳禁: Used to express that something is absolutely not allowed, often seen on signs or in official rules. It's a strong prohibition.
- 強要: Refers to coercion, forcing, compelling, or strictly demanding a specific action or signature from others using power or pressure. Often used as 〜を強要する. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Forcing! Coercion! 'Say I am beautiful every single day!' is not coercion, it's our love treaty! You have no right to refuse, say it out loud!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『きょうよう（強要）！『毎日私に可愛いって言いなさい！』っていうのは、強要じゃなくて、愛の共同規約よ！拒否権なんて1ミリもないんだから、今すぐ大きな声で言いなさい！ほら！』
- 厳禁: Used to express that something is absolutely not allowed, often seen on signs or in official rules. It's a strong prohibition.
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