Translation guide
How to express the act of stopping smoking in Japanese, from casual declarations to formal support programs.
I want to quit smoking.
I quit smoking.
Expressing the action of stopping smoking, often as a personal decision or habit change.
The standard, neutral way to say 'quit smoking'. Used in both spoken and written contexts. Literally 'abstain from smoking'.
I will quit smoking from next month.
He succeeded in quitting smoking.
Very common, casual way to say 'quit smoking'. Literally 'stop cigarettes'. Suitable for everyday conversation.
I want to quit smoking, but it's really hard.
A newer, positive term meaning 'graduate from smoking'. Often used in support programs and self-help contexts. Conveys a sense of achievement.
Referring to the process, programs, or aids for quitting smoking.
Emphasizing the successful outcome of quitting.
To succeed in quitting smoking. A clear, positive statement.
Expressing an attempt or ongoing effort to quit.
To challenge oneself to quit smoking. Implies a determined effort.
Stopping smoking for a limited period, not permanently.
禁煙する is more formal and often used in official or medical contexts. タバコをやめる is casual and used in everyday speech. Both mean 'quit smoking', but 禁煙 can also mean 'no smoking' as a rule (e.g., 禁煙席 non-smoking seat).
This train is non-smoking.
The doctor told me to quit smoking.
I'll do my best to graduate from smoking!
Smoking cessation clinic. A common medical service in Japan.
I'm attending a smoking cessation clinic.
Smoking cessation aid (medication). Refers to nicotine patches, gum, or prescription drugs.
Using smoking cessation aids can sometimes make it easier.
Smoking cessation program. Often used in workplace or community health initiatives.
I joined the company's smoking cessation program.
He finally succeeded in quitting smoking.
To completely quit smoking. Emphasizes total cessation.
I made up my mind to quit smoking completely.
This year for sure, I'm going to try to quit smoking.
To make an effort to quit smoking. More explicit about the struggle.
I'm trying to quit smoking every day.
I temporarily quit smoking before the health check.