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no photography; photography prohibited; no filming
A prohibition on taking photographs or recording video. Commonly seen on signs in museums, theaters, temples, and other locations where photography is restricted.
ここは撮影禁止です。
Photography is prohibited here.
美術館の中は撮影禁止になっている。
Photography is not allowed inside the art museum.
撮影禁止の表示があったのに、カメラで写真を撮っている人がいた。
There was a no-photography sign, but someone was taking photos with a camera anyway.
A compound of 撮影 (photography, filming) and 禁止 (prohibition). Commonly seen on signs at museums, temples, concert venues, and other locations. Many Japanese cultural sites restrict photography to protect artwork, maintain atmosphere, or respect privacy.
COMMON CONTEXTS:
- 美術館: art museums (often prohibit flash or all photography)
- 神社/寺: shrines and temples (some areas restricted)
- 劇場: theaters and performance venues
- 試験会場: examination venues
RELATED PROHIBITION SIGNS:
- 録音禁止: no audio recording
- フラッシュ{撮影禁止}: no flash photography
- 動画撮影禁止: no video recording
- SNS{投稿禁止}: no posting on social media
SIMILAR EXPRESSIONS:
- 撮影はご遠慮ください: please refrain from photography — more polite phrasing
- 撮影NG: photography not OK — casual/informal