Japanese

はいし
Meaning: abolition; repeal; discontinuance
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

廃
止

Example sentences

Due to being unprofitable, that bus route was abolished.
虚礼を廃止し、お互いに贈り物の贈答を控えることにした。
We decided to abolish formal courtesies and refrain from exchanging gifts with each other.
現代のビジネスでは虚礼廃止が進んでいる。
In modern business, the abolition of empty formalities is progressing.

Usage Notes

Used for the formal ending of systems, customs, laws, or services that were previously in place.

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