How to say 'Restriction' in Japanese | 制限

word

Meaning

Restriction

Reading

Kanji

制System, Control 限Limit

Explanation

The Japanese verbal noun '制限 (せいげん)' means 'restriction'. It refers to a limitation or control placed on something, such as actions, quantities, or conditions. This word is often used in contexts involving rules, regulations, or boundaries. For example: There is a restriction on the number of participants「参加者数に制限があります」(さんかしゃすうにせいげんがあります). Speed restrictions are enforced on this road「この道路では速度制限が実施されています」(このどうろではそくどせいげんがじっしされています). The word can also be used in abstract contexts, such as time restrictions or resource limitations.

Part Of Speech

verbal noun

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Frequency

2984

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