禁きん煙えん

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb

abstaining from smoking; quitting smoking

Refers to the act of voluntarily refraining from smoking or giving up the habit. Often used with する to mean 'to quit smoking' or 'to refrain from smoking'.

• 健けん康こうのために禁きん煙えんすることにした。

  I decided to quit smoking for my health.

• 病びょう院いんでは禁きん煙えんが求もとめられている。

  Abstaining from smoking is required in the hospital.

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb

prohibition of smoking; smoking ban

Refers to a rule or policy that forbids smoking in a certain area. Often seen in signs or regulations.

• この建たて物ものは全ぜん面めん禁きん煙えんです。

  This building is entirely non-smoking.

• レストランで禁きん煙えんが実じっ施しされた。

  A smoking ban was implemented in the restaurant.

expression

No Smoking; Smoking Prohibited

Used as a standalone sign or notice. Typically seen on signs in public places.

• 駅えきのホームに「禁きん煙えん」と書かいてある。

  The station platform says 'No Smoking'.