体制

• Reading: たいせい
• Romaji: taisei
• Kanji breakdown: 体 (tai/karada) — body, form, substance; 制 (sei) — system, control, regulation
• Pronunciation: /ta.i.seː/

Meaning

System; regime; organisational structure. The established order of governance or management.

Refers to the overarching structure or framework of governance, organisation, or institutional management. Used in political contexts for governmental systems (民主体制, democratic system; 独裁体制, dictatorship) and in business for operational structures (管理体制, management structure). Distinct from 体系 (intellectual system) and 制度 (institutional rules).

Examples

1. 新しい管理体制のもとで業務効率が上がった。 Operational efficiency improved under the new management structure.
2. 独裁体制の国では言論の自由が制限されている。 Freedom of speech is restricted in countries under a dictatorship.
3. 災害に備えて支援体制を整えておく必要がある。 It is necessary to have a support system in place for disasters.

Usage Guide

Context: politics, business, governance, administration

Tone: formal

Origin & History

Compound of 体 (tai, body/form) + 制 (sei, system/control). Literally 'body of control,' describing the structural framework through which an organisation or government operates.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: Adults

Social background: Professional