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Japanese word
現行
Pronunciation
Romajigenkō
Meaning
- nouncurrent
Example
現行制度は来年も続きます。gen kō sei do wa rai nen mo tsuzu ki ma su
The current system will continue next year.
More examples
契約には現行の料金が適用されます。kei yaku ni wa gen kō no ryō kin ga teki yō sa re ma su
The current rates apply to the contract.
Core concept
Identifies the existing form that operates at the present time, in contrast with an earlier or proposed form.
Common phrases
現行法gen kō hō
current law
現行制度gen kō sei do
current system
現行料金gen kō ryō kin
current rates
Similar words
現用genyō: The form or item that is currently in use.
Definition in Japanese
現在の時点で用いられ、効力を保っている制度や規則など。gen zai no ji ten de mochi i ra re kō ryoku o tamo tte i ru sei do ya ki soku na do
Word origin
現行 (genkō) consists of 現 (gen, "present") and 行 (kō, "go into effect"), and its structure connects the present with ongoing application.
Usage tips
- In Japanese, 現行 (genkō) can describe the version of a system that remains active, so it often appears when a future revision is being discussed.
Other meanings
- in forcenoun
- in operationnoun
Opposites
- 旧kyūformernoun