Translation and Meaning of: 廃止 - haishi
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 廃止 (haishi) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: haishi
Kana: はいし
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n1
Translation / Meaning: abolition; revocation
Meaning in English: abolition;repeal
Definition: To eliminate a specific system or rule.
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Explanation and Etymology - (廃止) haishi
The Japanese word 「廃止」 (haishi) is composed of two characters or kanji: 「廃」 and 「止」. The kanji 「廃」 refers to "discard", "abandonment", or "cessation", carrying the idea of something that has ceased to be useful or necessary. On the other hand, the kanji 「止」 means "to stop" or "to prevent". The combination of these characters forms the concept of "abolition" or "repeal", implying the idea of ceasing or discontinuing something that was previously in practice.
Historically, the concept of 「廃止」 can be traced back to ancient social and legal practices in Japan, where certain laws, norms, or practices were abandoned in favor of new approaches. It was common, for example, during periods of political reform, for certain traditions or regulations to be revoked to align with new social or economic paradigms. Thus, the term not only reflects a physical action of stopping but also a transition towards new beginnings.
In the contemporary context, 「廃止」 is often used in reference to the annulment of laws, regulations, and institutional practices. In a constantly changing society, the expression is applicable in discussions that involve everything from the discontinuation of services to the abolition of taxes or outdated rules. Thus, 「廃止」 is a term that, despite its simplicity, carries significant social and institutional weight, reflecting the dynamics of evolution and modernization of social and political structures.
Synonyms and similar words
- 廃棄 (Haiki) - Discard, elimination of something considered worthless.
- 中止 (Chūshi) - Suspension, interruption of an action or process.
- 取り消し (Torikeshi) - Annulment or revocation of a decision or act.
- 終了 (Shūryō) - Completion or conclusion of an activity.
- 中断 (Chūdan) - Temporary interruption of a process or action.
- 中途 (Chūtō) - In the middle of the road, incomplete or in progress.
- 中止する (Chūshi suru) - Stop or suspend something in progress.
- 取り消す (Torikesu) - Repeal or annul an action or decision.
- 終わる (Owaru) - To finish or reach the end of something.
- 終了する (Shūryō suru) - Conclude or finalize something officially.
- 破棄する (Haki suru) - Discarding or abolishing something permanently.
- 廃止する (Haishi suru) - Cease or eliminate a practice or system.
- 放棄する (Hōki suru) - Waiving or giving up a right or position.
- 取り下げる (Torisageru) - Withdraw or rescind a proposal or request.
- 中止命令 (Chūshi meirei) - Order to suspend activities.
- 中止勧告 (Chūshi kankoku) - Recommendation to stop an action.
- 中止通知 (Chūshi tsūchi) - Notification about the suspension of activities.
- 中断勧告 (Chūdan kankoku) - Recommendation to temporarily halt an action.
- 中断通知 (Chūdan tsūchi) - Temporary interruption notification.
- 終了勧告 (Shūryō kankoku) - Recommendation to complete an activity.
- 終了通知 (Shūryō tsūchi) - Notification about the completion of something.
- 破棄勧告 (Haki kankoku) - Recommendation for discarding or abolishing something.
- 破棄通知 (Haki tsūchi) - Notification about the disposal or cancellation of something.
- 廃止勧告 (Haishi kankoku) - Recommendation to abolish or cease a practice.
- 廃止通知 (Haishi tsūchi) - Notification regarding the abolition of something.
- 放棄勧告 (Hōki kankoku) - Recommendation to waive a right or position.
- 放棄通知 (Hōki tsūchi) - Notification of the waiver of a right.
Words related
Words with the same pronunciation: はいし haishi
How to Write in Japanese - (廃止) haishi
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Example Sentences - (廃止) haishi
Below are some example sentences:
Watashitachi wa kaikyū seido o haishi suru hitsuyō ga aru to shinjite imasu
We believe we need to abolish the class system.
We believe we need to abolish the class system.
- 私たちは - We
- 階級制度 - class system
- を - object particle
- 廃止する - abolish
- 必要がある - be necessary
- と - quote particle
- 信じています - believe
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