Skip to main content
JLPT N1 Advanced

タブー

A socially forbidden subject or action; a taboo.

Readings

Noun, Na-adjective

Taboo" / "Forbidden

Refers to a topic, action, or behavior that is strictly avoided or prohibited by social custom or consensus.

Example

その 話題 に 触れる こと は 、 この 場 で は タブー と され て いる 。

Bringing up that topic is considered taboo here.

3 more examples in the mobile app
Free forever · No card needed

Study this term on the app

Every word on Amenokori — including タブー — comes with full meanings, example sentences, audio, and FSRS-powered review scheduling. 10K+ entries from N5 to N1.

Zero deck building Full context & nuance FSRS algorithm

100% free to start

amenokori · review
5 day streak
VOCAB 2 / 30
タブー
タブー
A socially forbidden subject or action; a taboo.
Example

この言葉を覚えましょう。

Let's memorize this word.

Again
Hard
Good
Easy