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タブー — meaning in English

tabū

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English meaning

  • taboo noun A subject, word, or action that is avoided or forbidden because of strong social or cultural disapproval.

Senses

タブー is used for these senses in English:

  • taboo An inhibition or ban that results from social custom or emotional aversion.
  • taboo To mark as taboo.

taboo — full definition

  1. noun A subject, word, or action that is avoided or forbidden because of strong social or cultural disapproval.
  2. adj Forbidden or avoided by social custom rather than by law.

Related Japanese words