Meanings
Noun
Verb (する)
1. measure; step; action
Kanji used
set aside
put down
Pitch accent
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Used in vocabulary (25 in total)
emergency measures; urgent countermeasures
preferential treatment; privilege; favor; benefit; incentive
special measure; special measures
Examples (6 in total)
You should take the appropriate measures at the appropriate time.
The government adopted strong measures to fight inflation.
We should take the necessary steps before it's too late.
The government didn't take appropriate measures to prevent the infection from spreading.
Unless Japan eliminates those barriers, the U.S. will take sanctions.
China's health authorities are taking steps to stop the spread of the coronavirus.