施策

• Reading: しさく
• Romaji: shisaku
• Kanji breakdown: 施 (shi) — carry out, implement, give; 策 (saku) — plan, measure, scheme
• Pronunciation: /ɕi.sa.kɯ/

Meaning

Policy; measure; initiative. A plan or course of action adopted by a government or organisation.

A noun referring to policies or measures implemented by governments, organisations, or institutions. More formal and specific than 政策 (seisaku, policy) — 施策 emphasises the practical implementation aspect rather than the broader policy direction. Commonly used in government documents and business contexts. Often paired with specific fields: 環境施策 (kankyou shisaku, environmental measures), 経済施策 (keizai shisaku, economic measures).

Examples

1. 政府は少子化対策の施策を発表した。 The government announced measures to address the declining birth rate.
2. 新しい施策の効果が徐々に現れ始めている。 The effects of the new measures are gradually beginning to show.
3. 市は住民の意見を反映した施策を実施している。 The city is implementing measures that reflect residents' opinions.

Usage Guide

Context: government, public policy, business

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Sino-Japanese: 施 (shi, carry out/implement) + 策 (saku, plan/measure). Literally 'implemented plan' — a strategy or measure that is put into practice.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal