This is the 6515th most frequent Japanese word.
タブー
"Taboo" – something prohibited or considered socially unacceptable.
In this sentence, "タブー" is used to describe a prohibited or socially unacceptable subject.
タイでの会話では、宗教の話題はタブーとされる場合が多いです。
In conversations in Thailand, topics about religion are often considered taboo.
Here, "タブー" refers to a specific prohibition within a social or contextual setting that was violated.
彼の発言はその場でタブーを破るものだったため、参加者全員が驚きました。
His statement broke the taboo in that situation, surprising all participants.
This usage of "タブー" illustrates the concept universally, describing cultural variations in social prohibitions.