JLPT N1 Advanced
興す
To establish or revive something significant, such as a nation or industry.
Readings
Other forms
興します polite form
興した plain past
興さない plain negative
興せる potential
1 Verb (transitive)
To Establish / To Found
Establishes a new organization, nation, or enterprise with the aim of lasting success.
Example
祖父 は 一代 で この 会社 を 興した 。
My grandfather founded this company in a single generation.
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2 Verb (transitive)
To Revive / To Promote
Restores vitality to a declined entity, such as a town or industry, to make it prosperous again.
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