施行 (Shikou) is a Japanese noun meaning “putting in force (a law), putting into operation, putting into effect, enforcement”.
Meanings
- noun, suru verb, transitive verbputting in force (a law); putting into operation; putting into effect; enforcement
- noun, suru verb, transitive verbcarrying out (a plan, policy, etc.); execution
Examples
その法律は即日施行された。
The law came into effect on the day it was proclaimed.
いつその法律は施行されますか。
When will the law go into force?
政府は法律を施行しなければならない。
The government must enforce the law immediately.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).