廃止
はいし · haishi
Abolition, discontinuance, discontinuation, repeal, annulment
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How it’s used
Used in formal or written Japanese for the official ending of a system, service, or rule; often in news and announcements.
Often confused with 停止 (teishi), which means a temporary stop, while 廃止 implies a permanent end.
Example sentences
そのサービスは来月廃止されます。
That service will be discontinued next month.
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政府は古い法律を廃止した。
The government abolished the old law.
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What does 廃止 mean?
Abolition, discontinuance, discontinuation, repeal, annulment.
How do you pronounce 廃止?
はいし (haishi). Pitch accent: heiban — flat. Press Listen above to hear it.
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JLPT N1 — advanced. See the JLPT N1 guide.
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