The structure or system by which a machine or process operates; can also be used metaphorically for how social or organizational systems function.
この時計のメカニズムは非常に精巧だ。
The mechanism of this clock is very intricate.
問題の原因を探るために、制度のメカニズムを理解する必要がある。
To investigate the cause of the problem, it's necessary to understand the system's mechanism.
新しいメカニズムを導入して業務を効率化した。
We introduced a new mechanism to streamline operations.