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Meanings
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old regime; former system
Refers to a previous political, social, or organizational system, often with a connotation of being outdated or replaced.
After the revolution, officials of the old regime were purged.
He dreams of the revival of the old system.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉を打破するto break down/overthrow (the old system)
The revolutionaries aimed to overthrow the old regime.
- 〈事〉が崩壊するfor the old system to collapse
The old regime collapsed following the defeat in the war.
- 〈事〉から脱却するto break away from the old system
The company broke away from the old system and announced a new management policy.