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施行
shikou, sekou
Description
「施行」は、決めた法律やルールを実際に動かし始めることを表す言葉です。
"施行" refers to the act of putting decided laws or rules into actual effect.
かたい場面や新聞などでよく使われ、「せこう」と読むこともあります。
It is often used in formal contexts and newspapers, and can also be read as "せこう".
Meanings
施行shikou
putting a law or rule into effect
新しい法律は来月から施行されます。
The new law will come into effect next month.
施行shikou
to carry out or implement something
政府は新しい制度を施行した。
The government implemented a new system.
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Notes
- Etymology
施 (to carry out) + 行 (to act) — literally to put into action.
- Nuance
read せこう especially in legal contexts; 実施 is broader for general implementation.
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