撮 影 禁 止(さつえいきんし)

さつえいきんし

noun

no photography; photography prohibited

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1. 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(さつえいきんし)です。

Photography is prohibited here.

美術館(びじゅつかん)の中(なか)は撮影禁止(さつえいきんし)になっている。

Photography is not allowed inside the art museum.

撮影禁止(さつえいきんし)の表示(ひょうじ)があったのに、カメラで写真(しゃしん)を撮(と)っている人(ひと)がいた。

There was a no-photography sign, but someone was taking photos with a camera anyway.

A compound of 撮影(さつえい) (photography, filming) and 禁止(きんし) (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.

Usage

美術館(びじゅつかん): art museums (often prohibit flash or all photography)
神社(じんじゃ)/寺(てら): shrines and temples (some areas restricted)
劇場(げきじょう): theaters and performance venues
試験会場(しけんかいじょう): examination venues

Related prohibition signs

録音禁止(ろくおんきんし): no audio recording
フラッシュ撮影禁止(さつえいきんし): no flash photography
動画撮影禁止(どうがさつえいきんし): no video recording
SNS投稿禁止(とうこうきんし): no posting on social media

Similar words

撮影(さつえい)はご遠慮(えんりょ)ください: please refrain from photography — more polite phrasing
撮影(さつえい)NG: photography not OK — casual/informal

Related Words

Compare: 立入禁止(たちいりきんし) (no entry, keep out)

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Added 2026.5.3 20:14 · Revised 2026.9.4 21:29

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