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policy; measure; initiative; plan of action
A concrete plan or action taken by a government, organization, or company to address a problem or achieve a goal. More specific and action-oriented than 政策 (broad policy direction).
新しい施策を打ち出す。
To launch a new initiative.
環境対策の施策が発表された。
Environmental measures were announced.
政府は少子化に対するさまざまな施策を検討している。
The government is considering various measures to address the declining birthrate.
Often confused with 政策 (policy). 施策 refers to specific measures or actions taken to implement a broader policy, while 政策 refers to the overall policy direction. Also distinct from the homophone 思索 (contemplation). Common collocations: 施策を講じる (to take measures), 施策を打ち出す (to put forward an initiative), 施策を推進する (to promote measures).