Translation guide
The English word 'establishing' can refer to creating, setting up, proving, or making something accepted. This guide covers common Japanese ways to express these ideas, from formal business contexts to everyday speech.
To create or start something like a company, rule, or system.
Used for establishing companies, organizations, or institutions. Formal and common in business/news.
We established a new company.
Similar to 設立 but often implies founding something with a vision or pioneering spirit, like a university or foundation.
He established the university.
General verb for 'make'. Can be used for establishing rules, systems, or organizations in less formal contexts.
Let's establish new rules.
To show evidence or confirm a fact, identity, or theory.
Formal term for proving or establishing a fact, often used in legal or academic contexts.
His innocence was established.
General word for 'prove'. Can be used for establishing truth in everyday and formal situations.
It's difficult to establish the theory.
Means 'confirm'. Used when establishing facts through verification.
We need to establish your identity.
To cause a reputation, custom, or standard to become established.
Used for establishing systems, methods, reputations, or status. Implies firm establishment.
He established his position in the field.
Means 'to make something take root'. Used for establishing customs, habits, or new concepts in society.
Literally 'build'. Used metaphorically for establishing relationships, trust, or a career.
To set up a link, contact, or relationship.
設立 (せつりつ) is for physical entities like companies. 創設 (そうせつ) adds a nuance of founding with ideals. 確立 (かくりつ) is for abstract things like systems or status.
establish a company / found a university / establish a policy
English uses 'establish' in many collocations, but Japanese often uses more specific verbs. For example, 'establish a rule' is naturally ルールを作る (make a rule) rather than a direct translation.
It takes time to establish a new custom.
信頼関係を築くことが大切です。
It's important to establish a relationship of trust.
Let's establish contact first.