“Taboo word” in Japanese
Short answer
Taboo word in Japanese is “忌み言葉” (imikotoba). Full meaning: taboo word; euphemism (used in place of a taboo word).
Other ways to say “Taboo word” in Japanese
禁句
kinku taboo word, forbidden topic; words or phrases not allowed (in waka and haikai)
タブー語
tabuugo taboo word, forbidden word
ＮＧワード
enujiiwaado word one must not say (in a particular situation, place, etc.), taboo word, banned word, forbidden word, prohibited word
忌詞
imikotoba taboo word; euphemism (used in place of a taboo word)
忌言葉
imikotoba taboo word; euphemism (used in place of a taboo word)
忌み詞
imikotoba taboo word; euphemism (used in place of a taboo word)
忌みことば
imikotoba taboo word; euphemism (used in place of a taboo word)
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