How to say 'Measure' in Japanese | 措置

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The Japanese word for Measure is 'Sochi', written as 措置 in Japanese.'Measure' in hiragana is そち.

word

措置

Meaning

Measure

Reading

そち

sochi

Kanji

措Dispose, Set aside 置Put

Explanation

The Japanese verbal noun '措置 (そち)' refers to a 'measure' or 'step' taken to address a situation or problem. It is often used in formal or official contexts to describe actions or policies implemented to resolve issues. For example: The government took measures to prevent the spread of the disease「政府は病気の拡散を防ぐための措置を取った」(せいふはびょうきのかくさんをふせぐためのそちをとった). The company implemented safety measures「会社は安全措置を実施した」(かいしゃはあんぜんそちをじっしした). This term is commonly used in discussions about policies, regulations, or administrative actions.

Part Of Speech

verbal noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

7358

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 措置

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

kanji

措

Meaning

Dispose, Set aside

kanji

置

Meaning

Put

Words Related to 措置 Through the Kanji 置

These 7 Words contain the Kanji 置 as well.

word

置く

Meaning

Put

word

位置

Meaning

Position

word

装置

Meaning

Device

word

配置

Meaning

Arrangement, Placement

word

設置

Meaning

Installation

word

放置

Meaning

Neglect

word

処置

Meaning

Measure

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'Sochi' means 'Measure' .

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