origin; formation; how something came about
Refers to the historical or developmental process by which something was formed or came into existence. Often used for words, organizations, customs, etc.
この言葉の成り立ちを調べてみよう。
Let's look into the origin of this word.
Please tell us about how the company was founded.
structure; organization; makeup
Describes the way something is put together or organized, such as a system, society, or physical object. Overlaps with sense 1 but focuses more on the current composition rather than historical development.
この組織の成り立ちは複雑だ。
The structure of this organization is complex.
文章の成り立ちを分析する。
Analyze the structure of the text.
Standard kanji spelling; the most common written form.
Alternate kanji spelling; less common than 成り立ち.
Noun form of the verb 成り立つ (to consist of, to be formed). The kanji 成 means 'become' or 'form', and 立 means 'stand' or 'establish'.