take measures, set aside, place

About this kanji

The kanji 措 (so) primarily means "to take measures" or "to set aside". It is often used as a verb, as in 措く (おく), which means "to place" something down. A common compound is 措置 (そち), meaning "measure" or "step taken" to address a situation. Another compound is 採措 (さいそ), which refers to the "adoption of measures" in a formal context. This kanji is useful in both everyday and official language, particularly when discussing actions taken for planning or problem-solving. Remember, when using it, the context usually involves decisions and actions that require careful consideration.

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Example sentences

• この問題を措いておくべきです。

  We should set aside this issue.

Meanings across languages

English

take measures, set aside, place

Tiếng Việt

biện pháp, để sang một bên, đặt

日本語

措置, 置く, 収める

한국어

조치를 취하다, 제쳐놓다, 두다

中文

采取措施, 留出, 放置

id

mengambil langkah, menyisihkan, menempatkan

th

ดำเนินการ, จัดสรร, วาง

es

tomar medidas, reservar, colocar

fr

prendre des mesures, mettre de côté, placer

de

Maßnahmen ergreifen, beiseitelegen, platzieren

pt

tomar medidas, reservar, colocar

Common compounds

• 措置そちmeasure, step
• 措くおくto place, to set aside
• 採措さいそadoption of measures