old evils; long-standing abuses; outdated customs
Refers to persistent bad practices, outdated systems, or old-fashioned ways that are seen as harmful or obstructive. Often used in critical or reformist contexts.
The organization carried out reforms to sweep away long-standing abuses.
old-fashioned; outdated; antiquated
Describes ideas, methods, or people that are behind the times. Used as a な-adjective.
He proposed a new method without being bound by outdated customs.
His way of thinking is old-fashioned.
We should reform antiquated customs.
breaking down old customs; abolishing outdated practices; reforming long-standing abuses
Standard kanji spelling.
Irregular kanji usage; 幣 is not standard for this word.
Compound of 旧 (old) and 弊 (evil, harmful practice). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word has been used since at least the Meiji era to criticize outdated customs and systems.