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.
道路に標識を立てる。
Erect a sign on the road.
Formal term for erecting a monument, statue, or temple. Often used in official contexts.
公園に銅像を建立する。
Erect a bronze statue in the park.
To construct a building, wall, or other physical structure.
Standard verb for building houses, buildings, etc.
新しい家を建てる。
Erect a new house.
Formal term for construction, often used for large-scale projects like bridges, factories, or public works.
橋を建設する。
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.
To create or set up an organization, system, or set of rules.
Standard verb for establishing companies, organizations, or institutions.
新しい会社を設立する。
Erect a new company.
Used for founding something new, like a prize, a department, or a system. Emphasizes the creative aspect.
賞を創設する。
Erect a prize.
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 castle.