WORD DETAIL
撤廃
てっぱい
Examples
Included kanji
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure: Spelling:
撤廃. Reading:てっぱい. Core meaning: abolition; repeal. - Basic usage: Representative examples:
委員会は古い部則の撤廃を決めた/劇中の王は不公平な制度を撤廃する.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Complete abolition of a system or rule
撤廃removes a rule or system so that it no longer applies. It is stronger than改正, revising some provisions, or temporarily suspending enforcement.

