N2
きんもつ (kinmotsu)
禁物
taboo, forbidden thing, something to be avoided
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to something that is prohibited or strongly advised against due to potential negative consequences or cultural norms. Often used in the pattern 「〜は禁物だ」.
📝 Example Sentences
ダイエット中の甘いものは禁物だ。
Sweets are forbidden when you're on a diet.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "禁物"!
試験の前夜に徹夜するのは_______だ。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 避けるべきこと、してはいけないことという意味で「禁物」を使います。
English: '禁物' (kinmotsu) is used to mean something that should be avoided or must not be done.
English: '禁物' (kinmotsu) is used to mean something that should be avoided or must not be done.
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