Meaning and Usage
"禁煙" (きんえん) literally means "no smoking" or "smoking prohibited." It is commonly used to indicate areas where smoking is not allowed, such as restaurants, public transport, or offices.
Common Contexts
You will often see "禁煙" on signs or notices to inform people that smoking is forbidden in that place. It can also be used in medical or health contexts when advising someone to quit smoking.
Collocations and Patterns
- 禁煙席 (きんえんせき): non-smoking seat, used in restaurants or airplanes to designate seats where smoking is prohibited.
- 禁煙エリア: no-smoking area, a designated zone where smoking is banned.
- 禁煙する: to quit smoking, used when someone decides to stop smoking.
Register and Politeness
"禁煙" is a neutral term used in both formal and informal contexts. It appears on official signs and in everyday conversation.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse "禁煙" with "禁煙する" (to quit smoking). Remember, "禁煙" by itself usually refers to the prohibition of smoking, while "禁煙する" means the act of quitting smoking.