JLPT N1 Advanced
没収
Confiscation or seizure by an authority
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Other forms
没収する suru-verb
没収される passive form
Noun, Suru-verb
Confiscation / Seizure
A punitive action where an authority or official body forcibly takes possession of property due to a violation.
Example
A 空港 で この 液体 は 没収 です か ？
B はい 、 100ml を 超えて います ので 、 規則 に より 没収 と なり ます 。
[A:] Will this liquid be confiscated at the airport? [B:] Yes, since it's over 100ml, it will be confiscated according to the rules.
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