違反

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Violation, infringement, breach

N3noun·ihan

How to remember it

違 (differ/wrong) + 反 (oppose) = going against a rule, i.e. a violation.

Example sentences

  • スピード違反で捕まった。

    すぴーどいはんでつかまった。

    He was caught for a speeding violation.

  • 規則違反は許されない。

    きそくいはんはゆるされない。

    Rule violations are not tolerated.

Usage

Common in 交通違反 (traffic violation); takes する to mean "to violate."

Related words

違反する交通違反反則法律違反

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