noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
prohibition of use; ban on using
Used in rules, signs, and formal notices to indicate that something must not be used. Often appears as a label or in the pattern 〜は使用禁止.
このエリアでは携帯電話の使用禁止です。
Use of mobile phones is prohibited in this area.
実験室では飲食は使用禁止となっています。
Eating and drinking are prohibited in the laboratory.
Compound of 使用 (use) and 禁止 (prohibition).