禁煙
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 禁煙
1
Common noun; Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Intransitive verb
abstaining from smoking; quitting smoking
Examples
いつ禁煙のサインを消すのでしょうね。
When will they turn off the no-smoking sign?
2
Common noun; Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Intransitive verb
prohibition of smoking
Examples
同様に、禁煙する最大の理由はたいてい、短期的な利点（例えば、以前より健康で魅力的になった気がするということなど）なのである。
Similarly, the strongest reasons for stopping smoking are usually the short-term benefits (for example, feeling healthier and more attractive).
3
Expressions; On a sign
No Smoking; Smoking Prohibited
Kanji in this Word
禁
13 strokes
Frequency: 681
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
prohibition
ban
forbid
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キン
煙
13 strokes
Frequency: 1290
JLPT N2
Grade 8
Meanings
smoke
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
エン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
けむ.る
けむり
けむ.い
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
たば
烟
10 strokes
Meanings
smoke
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
エン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
けむ.る
けむり
けむ.い
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