The act of identifying or designating something with particular precision or specificity within a larger context.
A state of being clearly defined or recognized as distinct from others, often through explicit criteria or conditions.
The process of determining or confirming the unique characteristics or elements of a subject in a definitive manner.
Example:
別に特定の人をさして言っているのではない。
Describing a situation or entity that lacks a specific or identified characteristic, making it broad or general rather than defined or restricted.
Referring to a group or category that does not have a particular focus or designation, emphasizing a sense of ambiguity or randomness.
Indicating the absence of fixed criteria or limitations, resulting in a state that is open to various interpretations or possibilities.
Characterizing an audience or participant group that is not clearly defined, suggesting variability and diversity among its members.
A large, indefinite group of individuals that lacks specific characteristics or tendencies, often used to refer to an anonymous collective without a clear identity.
An unspecified and diverse multitude of individuals whose unique traits or preferences are not recognized or categorized, implying a sense of randomness or anonymity in their association.
A considerable number of people or entities that are not explicitly defined or identified, emphasizing their variability and absence of distinct qualities.
A category of diseases recognized by the Japanese government, characterized by their unclear origins and lack of established treatments, often resulting in significant financial and emotional burdens on patients and their families.
Illnesses that are identified by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare in Japan as chronic in nature, where the potential for long-term complications exists, and where public health measures are taken to support research, healthcare infrastructure, and reduce out-of-pocket medical expenses for affected individuals.
Health conditions designated by Japanese authorities due to their problematic nature, which may affect the quality of life significantly and come with challenges in managing symptoms, leading to supportive government initiatives for better care and research.
A legislative framework established in Japan to regulate the classification, handling, and protection of certain government information deemed critical for national security, aimed at preventing unauthorized disclosure and safeguarding the interests of the nation and its citizens.
A law that governs the designation of and restrictions on access to specific types of classified information, emphasizing the necessity for secrecy in particular matters related to Japan's security and safety, enacted to enhance the protection of sensitive information following a need for more stringent security measures.
A statute enacted in December 2013 that outlines the procedures for designating certain secrets and establishes penalties for unlawful divulgence, thereby ensuring the continued protection of vital state information critical for Japan’s defense and security strategies.