施行

しこう

enforcement, operation

Also:carrying out (a plan, policy, etc.)

What does 施行 mean?

施行 is a Japanese noun meaning enforcement, operation in English. It can also be translated as carrying out (a plan, policy, etc.) depending on context. It is written as 施行 in kanji, しこう in hiragana, and shikou in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N1 vocabulary.

Example sentence

いつその法律は施行されますか。

When will the law go into force?