expression, godan verb (-su)
raise the reputation of one's family; found a house
Used for establishing or restoring a family's social standing, wealth, or legacy. Often implies building up a family name or starting a family line.
彼は一代で家を興した。
He raised his family's standing in a single generation.
家を興すために、彼は事業に全力
He devoted himself to his business in order to build up his family name.