じょうこう
Meanings
Noun
1. clause; article; stipulations
Kanji used
clause
paragraph
Pitch accent
じょ
うこう
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Composed of
article (in document); provision; stripe; streak; although; though
clause; paragraph; argument; term (of an equation); (arch.) nape (of the neck)
Used in vocabulary (6 in total)
disclaimer; exemption clause; waiver clause
penalty clause; breach of contract clause
nationality clause; legislated ban on foreigners taking up public posts
poison pill (anti-takeover measure)
Examples (2 in total)
The clause provides that all decisions shall be made by majority vote.
The U.S. government is to impose two of the sanctions against those countries.