禁物

something to avoid, taboo

kʲ ĩ mː o̞ t͡s ɨ
noun Rare #23,961
something to avoid, taboo Often used in the pattern 「〜は禁物」 to say that something should be avoided.
JA: 夜ふかしは禁物です。
EN: Staying up late is something to avoid.

彼女に太ったねなんて言うのは禁物だ。

You must never tell her that she’s gotten fat.

食べ過ぎは禁物です。

You shouldn’t eat too much.

過信は禁物だよ。

Don’t get overconfident.

スピードの出しすぎは禁物だぞ!

Don't drive too fast!

— 甘い生活 (1960)

旅行に荷物が多すぎるのは禁物。

You shouldn't bring too much luggage when traveling.

料理に弱気は禁物

Don't be timid when it comes to cooking.

— レミーのおいしいレストラン (2007)

油断は禁物だ

Don't let your guard down.

— RRR (2022)

あなたにも禁物ですよ

You should avoid it too.

— 最強のふたり (2011)

スピードの出しすぎは禁物よ!

Don't drive too fast!

— 甘い生活 (1960)