現行

• 読み: げんこう
• ローマ字: genkou
• 漢字の分解: 現 (gen) — present, current; 行 (kou) — go, carry out, conduct
• 発音: /ɡe.ɴ.ko.ɯ/

意味

Present; current; in operation. Refers to laws, systems, or practices currently in effect.

A noun (also used as a no-adjective) referring to something currently in force or being implemented. Almost exclusively used in formal or official contexts to describe existing systems, laws, or standards. Common collocations include 現行法 (current law), 現行制度 (current system), 現行犯 (caught in the act), and 現行のルール (current rules). Distinct from 現在 (present time) in that 現行 specifically emphasises ongoing operation or enforcement.

例文

1. 現行の制度では対応しきれない問題が出てきた。
2. 現行法に基づいて判断する必要がある。
3. 現行のやり方を見直す時期に来ている。

使い方ガイド

場面: law, politics, business, administration

トーン: official

起源と歴史

From Sino-Japanese 現 (gen, present/current) + 行 (kou, to go/to carry out). Literally 'currently being carried out,' emphasising active enforcement or implementation rather than mere existence.

文化的背景

時代: Modern

世代: Adults

社会的背景: Professional