施策(しさく)

しさく
noun
policy; measure; initiative
formalbusinesswork
1. 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(あたら)しい施策(しさく)を打(う)ち出(だ)す。
To launch a new initiative.
環境(かんきょう)対策(たいさく)の施策(しさく)が発表(はっぴょう)された。
Environmental measures were announced.
政府(せいふ)は少子化(しょうしか)に対(たい)するさまざまな施策(しさく)を検討(けんとう)している。
The government is considering various measures to address the declining birthrate.

Often confused with 政策(せいさく) (policy). 施策(しさく) refers to specific measures or actions taken to implement a broader policy, while 政策(せいさく) refers to the overall policy direction. Also distinct from the homophone 思索(しさく) (contemplation). Common collocations: 施策(しさく)を講(こう)じる (to take measures), 施策(しさく)を打(う)ち出(だ)す (to put forward an initiative), 施策(しさく)を推進(すいしん)する (to promote measures).

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Compare: 方策(ほうさく) (plan)
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Added 2026.3.22 13:38 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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