Japanese

せいど
Meaning: system; institution; regime
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

制
度

Example sentences

A new medical system will be introduced starting next month.
江戸時代には厳しい身分制度があった。
There was a strict social class system in the Edo period.
江戸時代には、武士と平民の間に厳しい身分制度があった。
In the Edo period, there was a strict caste system between samurai and commoners.
新しい制度はイギリスの教育システムに倣って作られた。
The new system was modeled after the British education system.
古い制度の残滓が今も社会に残っている。
Remnants of the old system still remain in society today.
政府は教育制度の刷新を計画している。
The government is planning a reform of the education system.
日本の歴史を語る上で、封建制度の理解は欠かせない。
To talk about Japanese history, understanding the feudal system is essential.
仕事と保育の両立を支援するための制度が整えられている。
Systems are being developed to support the balance between work and childcare.
銃後の国民は、配給制度の下で乏しい食生活を耐え忍んだ。
People on the home front endured a meager diet under the rationing system.
江戸時代の参勤制度は有名だった
The sankin system of the Edo period was famous.

Usage Notes

Refers to established rules, laws, or structures that govern a society or organization.

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