How to say 'Establish' in Japanese | 設ける

word

Meaning

Establish

Reading

Kanji

設Set up, Establish

Explanation

The Japanese verb '設ける (もうける)' means 'to establish' or 'to set up'. It is commonly used when creating or founding something, such as an organization, system, or rule. This verb often implies a formal or deliberate action. For example: The company established a new branch「会社は新しい支店を設けた」(かいしゃはあたらしいしてんをもうけた). The government set up a new policy「政府は新しい政策を設けた」(せいふはあたらしいせいさくをもうけた). It can also be used in more abstract contexts, such as establishing conditions or opportunities. For instance: They established conditions for cooperation「彼らは協力の条件を設けた」(かれらはきょうりょくのじょうけんをもうけた). Note that this verb is transitive and typically requires an object.

Part Of Speech

verb

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

2054

Composition

kanji-hiragana

Handwriting