taboo in Japanese
taboo in Japanese is 禁忌, 禁制, タブー — taboo means a subject, word, or action that is avoided or forbidden because of strong social or cultural disapproval.
taboo in Japanese
禁忌
Pronounced: kinki
Excluded or forbidden from use, approach or mention.
禁制
Pronounced: kinsei
Excluded or forbidden from use, approach or mention.
タブー
Pronounced: tabū
An inhibition or ban that results from social custom or emotional aversion.
禁忌
Pronounced: kinki
An inhibition or ban that results from social custom or emotional aversion.
禁止
Pronounced: kinshi
An inhibition or ban that results from social custom or emotional aversion.
タブー
Pronounced: tabū
To mark as taboo.
禁忌
Pronounced: kinki
To mark as taboo.
禁止
Pronounced: kinshi
To mark as taboo.
禁止
Pronounced: kinshi
To ban.
排斥
Pronounced: haiseki
To avoid.
What does "taboo" mean?
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noun A subject, word, or action that is avoided or forbidden because of strong social or cultural disapproval.
"Discussing salaries openly is still something of a taboo at the office."
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adj Forbidden or avoided by social custom rather than by law.
"The topic of her divorce was taboo at family dinners."
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taboo in a sentence
- Discussing salaries openly is still something of a taboo at the office.
- Many cultures treat certain foods as taboo.
- The topic of her divorce was taboo at family dinners.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "taboo" in Japanese?
"taboo" in Japanese is 禁忌, 禁制, タブー. taboo means: A subject, word, or action that is avoided or forbidden because of strong social or cultural disapproval.
How do you pronounce 禁忌?
"taboo" in Japanese is 禁忌, pronounced "kinki".
How do you use "taboo" in a sentence?
Example: "Discussing salaries openly is still something of a taboo at the office." In Japanese, "taboo" is 禁忌, 禁制, タブー.
Are there other ways to say "taboo" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 5 translations listed for "taboo": 禁忌, 禁制, タブー, 禁止, 排斥.
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