火気厳禁(かきげんきん)

かきげんきん
expression
no open flames; flammables strictly prohibited
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1. no open flames; flammables strictly prohibited
A warning sign phrase meaning that fire, sparks, and open flames are strictly forbidden in the area. Commonly posted on signs near flammable materials, gas stations, and chemical storage areas.
ここは火気厳禁(かきげんきん)です。
No open flames are allowed here.
ガソリンスタンドの入(い)り口(ぐち)に「火気厳禁(かきげんきん)」の標識(ひょうしき)がある。
There is a 'No Open Flames' sign at the entrance to the gas station.
この倉庫(そうこ)には危険物(きけんぶつ)が保管(ほかん)されているため、火気厳禁(かきげんきん)となっている。
Since hazardous materials are stored in this warehouse, open flames are strictly prohibited.

One of the most commonly seen warning phrases in Japan. It appears on signs at gas stations, chemical storage areas, fireworks shops, and anywhere flammable materials are present. Learners encounter it frequently on signs in daily life.

Etymology

火気(かき) (fire, open flame) + 厳禁(げんきん) (strictly prohibited)

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Related: 土足厳禁(どそくげんきん) (no shoes allowed)
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Related: 立入禁止(たちいりきんし) (no entry)
Related: 撮影禁止(さつえいきんし) (no photography)
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Added 2026.3.29 21:11 · Revised 2026.10.19 21:31
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