Japanese Conversation · Level 77
76 words
Japanese word
制度
Pronunciation
Romajiseido
Meaning
- nounsystem
Example
この制度は便利です。ko no sei do wa ben ri de su
This system is useful.
More examples
その制度を利用するには、申請が必要です。so no sei do o ri yō su ru ni wa shin sei ga hitsu yō de su
An application is required to use the system.
Core concept
Describes an established framework of rules and practices that organizes how a group or society operates.
Common phrases
制度を導入するsei do o dō nyū su ru
implement a system
制度を利用するsei do o ri yō su ru
use a system
制度を見直すsei do o mi nao su
review a system
Similar words
仕組みshikumi: A way that parts or actions are arranged to make something work.
体制taisei: An organized structure of rules, roles, and practices within a group or society.
Definition in Japanese
社会や組織などで定められた仕組みや決まり。sha kai ya so shiki na do de sada me ra re ta shi ku mi ya ki ma ri
Word origin
制度 (seido) combines 制 (sei, "control") and 度 (do, "measure"), giving the sense of an established framework for regulating affairs.
Usage tips
- 制度 (seido) often follows a noun in terms such as 年金制度 (nenkin seido), which makes it useful for recognizing formal arrangements in news and conversation.
Other meanings
- institutionnoun
Related words
- 制度化seidokainstitutionalizationnoun
- 制度的seidotekiinstitutionalna-adjective