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abolish

廃止(はいし)する

B1 · Intermediate Common

Samraworld Dictionary

(1) Verb

To completely stop some course of action, behavior, or thing. Prohibit. Cease.

Examples

  1. Slavery was abolished in the United States over 150 years ago, yet racism still exists.

Related Lessons

  • Japan Series: Museums and Estates The Prince Asaka Residence and Gardens
  • News and Views Japan to Allow Tourists Starting June 10

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Lessons Featuring This Word

  • The Prince Asaka Residence and Gardens The Prince Asaka Residence and Gardens The second residence I came across in Tokyo was built by Prince Yasuhiko Asaka, a member of the royal family with a troubled wartime past.  The design of the home was heavily influenced by his wife Nobuko.  The residence was built… Read lesson →
  • Japan to Allow Tourists Starting June 10 Japan to Allow Tourists Starting June 10 Japan is slowly opening up to the world. There are new rules that enable tourists to visit, with limitations. Is this the start of a wider opening of the country to tourists? Read lesson →

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