禁
prohibition · ban · forbid
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of forest and altar. Forbidding in forest sacred area.
Symbolism
Prohibition, taboo, restriction. Represents not allowing.
Component Breakdown
林 + spirit
Words & Expressions
Words written with 禁
Four-Character Compounds
殺生禁断
せっしょうきんだん
prohibition against hunting and fishing
女人禁制
にょにんきんせい
prohibition on women entering (usu. for religious reasons); no female admission
Proverbs & Idioms
禁断の果実は甘い
きんだんのかじつはあまい
Forbidden fruit is sweet
What is forbidden seems more attractive
Anime & Manga
ロクでなし魔術講師と禁忌教典(アカシックレコード)
Akashic Records of Bastard Magic Instructor
A well-known work with 禁 in its Japanese title.
とある魔術の禁書目録
A Certain Magical Index
A well-known work with 禁 in its Japanese title.
聖剣使いの禁呪詠唱＜ワールドブレイク＞
World Break: Aria of Curse for a Holy Swordsman
A well-known work with 禁 in its Japanese title.
鴨乃橋ロンの禁断推理
Ron Kamonohashi's Forbidden Deductions
A well-known work with 禁 in its Japanese title.
見知らぬ女子高生に監禁された漫画家の話
Mishiranu Joshikousei ni Kankinsareta Mangaka no Hanashi
A well-known work with 禁 in its Japanese title.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 禁 mean in Japanese?
禁 means prohibition, ban, forbid.
How do you read 禁?
On'yomi: キン (KIN).
How many strokes does 禁 have?
禁 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 示 (show).
Is 禁 a good kanji for a tattoo?
禁 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means prohibition, ban, forbid. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.