立ち入り禁止
tachiiri kinshi
The Japanese phrase for "no entry" is 立ち入り禁止 (tachiiri kinshi).
The phrase is used to indicate that entry is forbidden. The phrase 立入禁止 is used on signs to mean no entry or entry prohibited.
Meaning: entry is forbidden (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of tachiiri (entering/stepping into) and kinshi (prohibition).
How does it change in a sentence?
As a noun phrase, 立ち入り禁止 does not require a verb to be understood as a command or warning on a sign.
How do you pronounce it?
tachiiri kinshi
Did you know?
- If you see a sign that says 進入禁止 (shinnyu kinshi), it specifically means 'no entry' for vehicles or moving into a space, rather than just a general prohibition of people walking in.
- The word 禁止 (kinshi) is used for formal prohibitions, but in casual settings, Japanese speakers use だめ (dame). If a person tells you だめです while pointing at a door, it functions as a verbal 立ち入り禁止.
- On official government or police barriers, you may see the phrase 立入禁止 accompanied by the word 警告 (keikoku), meaning 'warning'. This indicates that entering may lead to legal prosecution rather than just a polite request to stay out.
Examples in context
- ここは立ち入り禁止です。Koko wa tachiiri kinshi desu.Entry is forbidden here.
- 立ち入り禁止の看板があります。Tachiiri kinshi no kanban ga arimasu.There is a no entry sign.
Example conversation
Walking near a restricted area of a park.
- 大翔 Hirotoあ、ここに立ち入り禁止の標識があるよ。A, koko ni tachiiri kinshi no hyoushiki ga aru yo.Oh, there is a no entry sign here.
- 結衣 Yui本当だ。中に入っちゃダメだね。Hontou da. Naka ni haitcha dame da ne.You're right. We mustn't go inside.
- 大翔 Hiroto結衣、あっちの道に戻ろうか。Yui, acchi no michi ni modorou ka.Yui, shall we go back to that other path?
- 結衣 Yuiそうだね。大翔、行こう！Sou da ne. Hiroto, ikou!Good idea. Let's go, Hiroto!
