Japanese word

設ける

Pronunciation

Romajimōkeru

Meaning

  • verbset up

Example

市は新しい相談窓口を設けます。shi wa atara shi i sō dan mado guchi o mō ke ma su

The city will set up a new consultation desk.

Illustration for 設ける (set up)

More examples

学校は学生が質問できる時間を設けます。gak kō wa gaku sei ga shitsu mon de ki ru ji kan o mō ke ma su

The school will set aside time for students to ask questions.

Core concept

Describes deliberately bringing a facility, system, or opportunity into existence so it is available for a purpose.

Common phrases

  • 規則を設けるki soku o mō ke ru

    establish a rule

  • 機会を設けるki kai o mō ke ru

    provide an opportunity

  • 相談窓口を設けるsō dan mado guchi o mō ke ru

    set up a consultation desk

Similar words

開設するkaisetsusuru: To start a facility or service so that people can use it.
設置するsetchisuru: To put a facility, device, or system in place for use.
定めるsadameru: To officially decide a rule, condition, or standard.

Definition in Japanese

市や組織などが、施設・制度・機会などを新たに作って利用できるようにすること。shi ya so shiki na do ga shi setsu sei do ki kai na do o ara ta ni tsuku tte ri yō de ki ru yō ni su ru ko to

Word origin

The native Japanese verb 設ける (mōkeru, "to establish") developed from the older form 設く (mōku, "to establish or prepare").

Usage tips

  • In formal Japanese, 設ける (mōkeru) often describes a new rule, service, or consultation channel, so it extends beyond physically setting up a place.

Other meanings

  • provideverb

Opposites

  • 廃止するhaishisuruabolishverb

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