JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
禁 — prohibition
- Reading
- キン
- Meaning
- prohibition; ban; forbid
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
禁 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is キン and it means prohibition; ban; forbid. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
禁 appears in everyday japanese words such as 禁物 (taboo), 禁止 (prohibition) and 禁煙 (No Smoking!).
Japanese words containing 禁
Frequently asked questions
What does 禁 mean in Japanese?
禁 means prohibition; ban; forbid in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 禁 read?
禁 is read キン. Reading it inside real words — 禁物 and 禁止 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 禁 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 禁 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 禁 in a word?
A common word containing 禁 is 禁物 (きんもつ) — "taboo". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 禁 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 禁 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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