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綱領 (こうりょう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
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noun
platform ; mission statement ; general plan
Refers to a set of fundamental principles or a plan of action, especially for a political party, organization, or campaign. Often used in formal contexts.
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He put together an election platform.
Kanji 綱 hawser, class (genus), rope 領 jurisdiction, dominion, territory Similar words 方ほう 針しん 方針 is a more general term for a policy or course of action, while 綱領 specifically refers to a formal set of principles or a platform.
マニフェスト マニフェスト is a loanword often used for a detailed public declaration of policy, especially in politics, similar to 綱領 but with a more modern, Western connotation.
Etymology From Chinese 綱領 (gānglǐng), meaning 'guiding principle' or 'outline'. The characters 綱 (rope, guiding principle) and 領 (territory, main point) combine to convey the idea of a fundamental framework.
