no (indicating that a certain action is not allowed)

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Action description

Raise the index finger of one of your hands, fold the other four fingers, face the palm sideways, and, from in front of your face, slide the sign downwards diagonally. This sign mimics the pattern of a prohibition sign.

Example sentence

They haven't had a child yet. They decided not to have a child until they finish their studies.

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