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禁
On'yomi
キン
KIN
prohibition · ban · forbid
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes13
Component Breakdown
禁=
林示
林 + spirit
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of forest and altar. Forbidding in forest sacred area.
Symbolism
Prohibition, taboo, restriction. Represents not allowing.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
殺生禁断
せっしょうきんだん
prohibition against hunting and fishing; 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; prohibition on women entering (usu. for religious reasons)
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
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?
Yes. 禁 (prohibition, ban, forbid) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.