Japanese word

復興

Pronunciation

Romajifukkō

Meaning

  • nounrebuilding

Example

災害のあと、町の復興が進んでいます。sai gai no a to machi no fuk kō ga susu n de i ma su

The town's rebuilding is progressing after the disaster.

Illustration for 復興 (rebuilding)

More examples

市民の協力が地域の復興を大きく支えています。shi min no kyō ryoku ga chi iki no fuk kō o ō ki ku sasa e te i ma su

The local community's cooperation is helping the area recover.

Core concept

Refers to bringing something weakened or damaged back into active, healthy, and productive condition.

Common phrases

  • 復興が進むfuk kō ga susu mu

    rebuilding progresses

  • 復興を支援するfuk kō o shi en su ru

    support rebuilding

  • 復興に取り組むfuk kō ni to ri ku mu

    work on rebuilding

  • 復興を目指すfuk kō o me za su

    aim for rebuilding

Similar words

再建saiken: The rebuilding of a damaged building, organization, or system so that it can function again.
復旧fukkyū: The restoration of damaged facilities or services to their previous working condition.
再生saisei: The renewal of a declining area, industry, or activity into a functioning and productive state.

Definition in Japanese

災害や長い不振によって失われた機能や活力を取り戻し、再び盛んにすること。sai gai ya naga i fu shin ni yo tte ushina wa re ta ki nō ya katsu ryoku o to ri modo shi futata bi saka n ni su ru ko to

Word origin

復 (fuku, "return") and 興 (kō, "rise") form a Sino-Japanese compound for making a declined or damaged condition rise again.

Usage tips

  • The English word rebuilding often suggests construction, whereas Japanese 復興 (fukkō) also includes restoring the social and economic life of a community.

Other meanings

  • recoverynoun
  • revivalnoun

Opposites

  • 衰退suitaideclinenoun

Related words

  • 復興するfukkōsururebuildverb

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