World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionaries拘禁
Pronunciation / Transliteration: こうきん
"彼の拘禁は数年間続きました。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The action of confining or the state of being confined.
"The prisoner was released after years of confinement." - 2
A period of time during which someone is confined, especially during childbirth.
"She experienced a brief confinement before giving birth."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'confinement' originates from the Latin 'confinare', meaning 'to confine'. It evolved through Old French 'confinement' in the late Middle Ages, reflecting a shift from a physical restriction to a broader sense of limitation or restriction in various contexts.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Confinement"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Confinement" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
Confinamiento
Transliteration: konfinaˈmjento
"El confinamiento duró varios meses."
Confinement
Transliteration: kɔ̃.fi.nə.mɑ̃
"Il a passé des années en confinement."
Einsperrung
Transliteration: ˈaɪnʃpɛʁʊŋ
"Die Einsperrung dauerte mehrere Jahre."
Reclusione
Transliteration: rekluˈzjone
"La reclusione è stata difficile per lui."
Confinamento
Transliteration: kõfinaˈmẽtu
"O confinamento foi necessário por razões de segurança."
निषेध
Transliteration: Nishedh
"उसका निषेध कई महीनों तक चला।"
限制
Transliteration: xiànzhì
"他的限制持续了好几个月。"
구금
Transliteration: gugum
"그의 구금은 몇 년 동안 지속되었습니다."
拘禁
Transliteration: こうきん
"彼の拘禁は数年間続きました。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all Japanese termsA voltage level that is lower than the standard voltage used in electrical systems, typically used for safety in low-power applications.
The difference in electric potential between two points, measured in volts.
A term used in German to denote a specific type of entity or concept.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Confinement"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.