二十四時間制
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Meanings
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around-the-clock system; 24-hour system
Refers to an arrangement under which a service, operation, or facility is available or running for all 24 hours. Common patterns include 二十四時間制で and 二十四時間制をとる; when emphasizing staffing or readiness, 二十四時間体制 is often also used.
The emergency outpatient department operates around the clock.
This factory operates on a 24-hour system.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉が二十四時間制をとるfor a facility to adopt the 24-hour (around-the-clock) system
This hospital operates on a 24-hour system.
- 二十四時間制で〈動詞〉to do something under a 24-hour operating system
The factory runs around the clock under a 24-hour system.
- 〈事〉を二十四時間制に切り替えるto switch something over to the 24-hour system
The company switched its work schedule to a 24-hour system.