実施

Japanese JLPT N3 Vocabulary Japanese ★★★★ 4/5 formal じっしjisshi
Reading じっし
Romaji jisshi
Kanji breakdown 実 (jitsu) — truth, reality; 施 (shi/se) — to carry out, apply, bestow
Pronunciation /dʑis.ɕi/

Meaning

Enforcement; implementation; carrying out a policy, survey, or event.

A する verb (実施する — to implement/enforce). Used for official or organized activities: conducting surveys (調査を実施する), enforcing policies, or holding events. More institutional than 実行, which focuses on personal action. Very common in news, government announcements, and corporate communication.

Examples

  1. 来月から新しい制度が実施される。 The new system will be implemented starting next month.
  2. 全国でアンケート調査を実施した。 A nationwide questionnaire survey was conducted.
  3. 安全対策を早急に実施する必要がある。 Safety measures need to be implemented urgently.

Usage Guide

Context: government, business, news

Tone: official

Origin & History

Compound of 実 (jitsu, truth/reality) and 施 (shi, to carry out/apply). Literally 'applying in reality' — putting measures or plans into effect.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: Adults

Social background: Professional

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