実施
Japanese
JLPT N3 Vocabulary
Japanese
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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
- 来月から新しい制度が実施される。 The new system will be implemented starting next month.
- 全国でアンケート調査を実施した。 A nationwide questionnaire survey was conducted.
- 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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