also: せこう · しぎょう
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
enforcement; putting into effect (a law)
Only with reading しこう / せこう
Primarily used for laws, regulations, or systems coming into force. The reading せこう is rare and mostly legal.
新しい法律は来年4月1日から施行される。
The new law will come into effect on April 1st next year.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
Only with reading しこう / しぎょう
Used for implementing plans, policies, or measures. The reading しぎょう is rare.
政府は新しい経済政策を施行した。
The government implemented a new economic policy.