Japanese word

増設

Pronunciation

Romajizōsetsu

Meaning

  • nounaddition

Example

駅はトイレを増設します。eki wa to i re o zō setsu shi ma su

The station will add more restrooms.

Illustration for 増設 (addition)

More examples

市は、災害に備えて給水設備の増設を検討しています。shi wa sai gai ni sona e te kyū sui setsu bi no zō setsu o ken tō shi te i ma su

The city is considering expanding its water supply facilities in preparation for disasters.

Core concept

Refers to extending an existing facility or system by putting additional structures or equipment in place.

Common phrases

  • 施設の増設shi setsu no zō setsu

    facility expansion

  • 給水設備の増設kyū sui setsu bi no zō setsu

    water supply facility expansion

  • 増設計画zō setsu kei kaku

    expansion plan

Similar words

増築zōchiku: An existing building is enlarged by adding new parts to its structure.
拡張kakuchō: The size, capacity, or range of an existing facility or system is made larger.
増備zōbi: More equipment or supplies are added to support an existing facility or system.

Definition in Japanese

すでにある施設や設備に、同じ種類のものを新しく加えること。su de ni a ru shi setsu ya setsu bi ni ona ji shu rui no mo no o atara shi ku kuwa e ru ko to

Word origin

増設 (zōsetsu) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 増 (zō, "increase") and 設 (setsu, "set up"), so its form links increase with the act of setting up something new.

Usage tips

  • In public services, 増設 (zōsetsu) can describe adding restrooms, train tracks, or other facilities without replacing the original ones.

Other meanings

  • expansionnoun
  • extensionnoun

Related words

  • 増設するzōsetsusuruaddverb

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