noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
A concrete plan or scheme, often used in formal or organizational contexts. Can be used as a suru-verb: 方案する.
新しい事業の方案を検討している。
We are considering a plan for the new business.
The government announced a program of economic measures.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
thoughts or suggestions about a law
Rare, specific use referring to opinions or proposals regarding legislation. Not a common everyday meaning.
この法案について、専門家から様々な方案が寄せられた。
Various suggestions about this bill were received from experts.