Translation guide
The English word 'erecting' refers to the act of setting something upright, building a structure, or establishing an institution. This guide covers common Japanese equivalents for these physical and metaphorical meanings.
To raise something into a vertical position, such as a pole, sign, or monument.
General verb for standing something up. Used for poles, signs, pillars, etc.
To construct a building, wall, or other physical structure.
Standard verb for building houses, buildings, etc.
To create or set up an organization, system, or set of rules.
Standard verb for establishing companies, organizations, or institutions.
English 'erecting' can be used metaphorically (e.g., 'erecting barriers'), but Japanese equivalents often require different verbs. For example, 'erect a barrier' is usually 障壁を設ける (しょうへきをもうける), not 立てる.
Erect a sign on the road.
Formal term for erecting a monument, statue, or temple. Often used in official contexts.
Erect a bronze statue in the park.
Erect a new house.
Formal term for construction, often used for large-scale projects like bridges, factories, or public works.
Erect a bridge.
Literary or metaphorical term for building up something over time, like a fortress or a fortune. Can be used for physical structures but often implies a grand or enduring construction.
Erect a castle.
Erect a new company.