Meaning

Set Aside, Give Up, Suspend, Discontinue, Lay Aside, Except

Readings

Radical

扌 — hand (Kangxi radical #64)

Components

• 扌 (radical)
• 昔 — Once Upon A Time

Example sentences

• 適切なときに適切な措置を講ずるべきです。You should take the appropriate measures at the appropriate time.
• 論争の多い話題：積極的差別是正措置とバス通学。Affirmative action and busing are debated topics.
• 政府はインフレに対するために強硬な措置をとった。The government adopted strong measures to fight inflation.

Appears in

Not used as a component of other kanji in this set.