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prohibited for use; use forbidden; out of service
Indicates that something is officially forbidden from being used. Commonly seen on signs for facilities, equipment, and areas that are off-limits.
このトイレは使用禁止です。
This restroom is out of service.
携帯電話使用禁止の場所。
An area where mobile phone use is prohibited.
安全上の理由から、この遊具は当面使用禁止となります。
For safety reasons, this playground equipment will be prohibited from use for the time being.
A compound of 使用 (use) and 禁止 (prohibition). Functions as a no-adjective and is extremely common on signs and notices in public spaces.
USAGE:
One of the most frequently encountered sign phrases in Japan, posted on restrooms, elevators, equipment, swimming pools, and more. Often stands alone as a sign without any additional text. Can indicate either a permanent prohibition or a temporary closure.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 使用禁止の張り紙 — a sign reading "use prohibited"
- 使用禁止となる — to become prohibited for use
- 使用禁止区域 — prohibited area
SIMILAR PATTERNS:
- 立入禁止 — no entry; keep out
- 撮影禁止 — no photography
- 駐車禁止 — no parking
- 飲食禁止 — no eating or drinking