Vocabulary

quarantine

隔離(かくり)

Samraworld Dictionary

(1) Noun
A strict isolation imposed on an individual to prevent the spread of disease.  To refrain from any contact with other individuals for a period of time (such as two weeks) during the outbreak of a contagious disease usually by remaining in one's home and limiting contact with family members.
病気の蔓延を防ぐために個人に課せられる厳格な隔離。通常は自宅に留まり、家族との接触も制限することにより、その他の人たちとの接触を伝染病の発生中一定期間(2週間など)控えること。

Examples

  1. When you arrive in Hawaii, they will test you for coronavirus. If you test positive, you will have to go into quarantine.

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