Japanese

たいさく
Meaning: measure; countermeasure; step
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

対
策

Example sentences

We are working out measures to deal with the serious labor shortage.
何らかの対策が必要だ。
Some kind of countermeasure is necessary.
政府はついに、物価高騰の対策に乗り出した。
The government finally set out to take measures against rising prices.
政府は新しい対策を実施した。
The government implemented new measures.
政府は、少子化対策として新しい方針を打ち出した。
The government announced a new policy as a measure against the declining birthrate.
会社はセクハラを防止するために厳しい対策を講じた。
The company took strict measures to prevent sexual harassment.
相手の考えを先回りして、対策を立てる。
Anticipate the opponent's thoughts and devise a countermeasure.
新しい対策が悪習を一掃した。
The new measures wiped out the old bad habits.
住宅が密集している地域は、火災への対策が重要だ。
In areas where houses are crowded together, fire prevention measures are crucial.
政府は早急に対策を講じた。
The government took measures immediately.

Usage Notes

Refers to a method or action taken to deal with a problem or situation.

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