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撤廃
teppai
Description
「撤廃」は、今まであったルールや制度をなくすという意味の言葉です。
"撤廃" means to abolish a rule or system that existed before.
ニュースや会議など、少しかたい場面でよく使われます。
It is often used in somewhat formal situations like news or meetings.
Meanings
撤廃teppai
abolition; doing away with a rule or system
古い規則の撤廃を求める声が増えている。
Voices demanding the abolition of old rules are increasing.
撤廃するteppai suru
to abolish; to repeal a rule or system
政府はその税金を撤廃すると発表した。
The government announced it would abolish that tax.
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Notes
- Etymology
撤 (remove/withdraw) + 廃 (abolish); combines two characters meaning cancellation.
- Nuance
撤廃 stresses removing an existing rule; 廃止 is broader for discontinuing anything.
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