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設
Establish, Set Up
もう.ける
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
Many Japanese universities were established more than a century ago. The kanji 設 appears in words like 設立 (establishment) and 建設 (construction).
Memory Trick
Imagine workers building a brand-new school from the ground up. Creating something new helps you remember 設 means 'to establish.'
Readings
Onyomi: セツ (setsu)
Kunyomi: もう.ける
Example Words
設立
せつりつ (setsuritsu)
Establishment
建設
けんせつ (kensetsu)
Construction
設備
せつび (setsubi)
Facilities
設定
せってい (settei)
Settings
Example Sentence
新しい 工場 を 建設しています。
あたらしい こうじょう を けんせつしています。
atarashii koujou o kensetsu shiteimasu
They are building a new factory.