preparation; provision; establishment
Refers to the act of setting something up, making arrangements, or providing for something in advance. Often used in formal or business contexts.
The preparations for the meeting are already in place.
The establishment of this system took a lot of time.
entertaining a guest; hosting
The noun form of the verb 設ける (もうける, 'to establish, to provide'). The kanji 設 carries the meaning of 'set up' or 'establish'.