1.
plan; measure; strategy; policy
A deliberate course of action or method devised to achieve a particular goal. Often used in formal or policy-related contexts.
具体的な方策を考える。
I'm thinking of concrete measures.
問題解決のための方策を話し合った。
We discussed strategies for solving the problem.
政府は少子化対策として様々な方策を打ち出している。
The government has put forward various measures to address the declining birthrate.
USAGE:
A formal word used in business, government, and academic contexts. More formal than 方法 (method) and implies deliberate planning toward a goal.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 方策を講じる (to take measures)
- 方策を練る (to devise a strategy)
- 具体的な方策 (concrete measures)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 対策: countermeasure — focused on responding to a specific problem
- 方法: method — more general and less formal
- 施策: policy measure — specifically government or organizational action