制裁
せいさい
seisai
JLPT N1adjectiveVocabularyLevel 89 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
制裁 (せいさい (seisai)) means "Sanction". It is a Japanese adjective. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
Sanction
Also : Punishment
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Example Sentences
国際法違反に対して経済制裁が課された。
こくさいほういはんにたいしてけいざいせいさいがかされた。
Economic sanctions were imposed for violation of international law.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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