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撤廃

てっぱい

N1abolition · repeal

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。

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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.

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