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straitjacket Meaning in Japanese (straitjacket 英語 意味)

拘束衣, （比喩的に）厳しい制限
拘束衣 in English:straitjacket
IPA:koʊsoˈkui
Phonetic:こうそくい
Quick Answer • 要約

straitjacket の日本語の意味は「拘束衣, （比喩的に）厳しい制限」です。 (通常キャンバス製の丈夫な素材で作られた衣服で、腕を体にぴったりと縛り付けて、乱暴な人や精神疾患のある人を拘束するために使用される。)

Definitions of Straitjacket

  1. 1
    noun
    拘束衣

    A straitjacket is a garment made of strong material, typically canvas, used to restrain a violent or mentally ill person by binding their arms tightly against their body.

    通常キャンバス製の丈夫な素材で作られた衣服で、腕を体にぴったりと縛り付けて、乱暴な人や精神疾患のある人を拘束するために使用される。

  2. 2
    noun
    （比喩的に）厳しい制限

    Metaphorically, a straitjacket refers to a severe restriction or set of limitations that prevents freedom of action or thought.

    行動や思考の自由を妨げる、厳しい制限や制約のこと。

Example Sentences

“The patient had to be put in a straitjacket for his own safety and the safety of others.”

患者は自分自身と他者の安全のために拘束衣を着せられなければならなかった。

“The new regulations act like a financial straitjacket on small businesses.”

新しい規制は、中小企業にとって財政的な拘束衣のように作用している。

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Synonyms (類語)

In English:

restraintconfinementrestrictionlimitationimpediment

Antonyms (対義語)

In English:

freedomliberationreleaseautonomy

Inflected Word Forms

past tensestraitjacketed
present participlestraitjacketing

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

put someone in a straitjacketexpression

To physically restrain someone with a straitjacket, or to severely restrict their freedom or actions.

a financial straitjacketcollocation

A situation where financial resources are severely limited, restricting economic activity or growth.