godan verb (-tsu), intransitive verb
consist of; be made up of; be composed of
Describes the composition or makeup of something, often used with 〜から or 〜によって.
水は水素と酸素から成り立っている。
Water consists of hydrogen and oxygen.
この委員会は10人の
This committee is made up of ten members.
godan verb (-tsu), intransitive verb
be concluded; hold true; be valid
Used for agreements, theories, arguments, or conditions being established or logically sound.
両者の間で契約が成り立った。
A contract was concluded between the two parties.
その理論はまだ成り立たない。
That theory does not hold true yet.
godan verb (-tsu), intransitive verb
be viable; carry on; keep going
Refers to a business, lifestyle, or system being sustainable or able to continue.
この商売は十分に成り立つ。
This business is sufficiently viable.
彼の生活は少ない収入で成り立っている。
His life carries on with a small income.