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施行しこう

shikou

enforcement (of law)

N1

How to remember this word

施行 is a law switching on — enacted rules taking real effect from a set date. Written yesterday, 施行 today, enforced tomorrow.

Example sentences

Example 1

atarashii houritsu ga shigatsu ni shikou saremasu.

The new law comes into force in April.

Example 2

kaiseihou no shikou ni sakidatte, shanai kitei no minaoshi ga okonawaremasu.

Ahead of the amended law taking effect, the internal regulations will be reviewed.