Meaning

Primary

Taboo

Word Type

noun, verbal noun, の adjective

Explanation

Prohibition of something with a punishment so serious that you'll end up in mourning after is a taboo.

Reading

きんき
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

よく、禁忌を犯すと手足をもがれると言われますが、これは本当でしょうか。

It’s often said that your hands and feet are plucked off when you commit a taboo, is that true?

Kanji Composition