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中興 (ちゅうこう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Freq. Frequency Top 100,000 Conjugation Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
restoration ; revival ; resurgence
Refers to bringing something back to a former state of prominence or activity, often used for dynasties, institutions, or traditions. Can be used as a noun or with する to mean 'to restore/revive'.
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He is called the founder of the company's revival.
Kanji 興 entertain, revive, retrieve Similar words 復ふっ 興こう 復興 is more commonly used for recovery from disasters or economic decline, while 中興 emphasizes restoring past glory or tradition.
再さい 興こう 再興 is a general term for revival or re-establishment, often used for arts or organizations, while 中興 often carries a historical or dynastic nuance.
Etymology From Middle Chinese 中興 (trjung xing, 'restoration'). The kanji 中 (middle, during) and 興 (prosper, flourish) together suggest a revival occurring within a continuing tradition.
