Japanese word

設置

Pronunciation

Romajisetchi

Meaning

  • nouninstallation

Example

新しい機械を設置します。atara shi i ki kai o set chi shi ma su

We will install a new machine.

Illustration for 設置 (installation)

More examples

看板の設置を業者に依頼しました。kan ban no set chi o gyō sha ni i rai shi ma shi ta

I asked a contractor to install the sign.

Core concept

It conveys the deliberate placement of something where it is intended to stay and perform its role.

Common phrases

  • 案内板の設置an nai ban no set chi

    sign installation

  • 家具の設置ka gu no set chi

    furniture installation

Similar words

設営setsuei: The act of preparing and putting up a facility or site for use.
備え付けsonaetsuke: The act of furnishing a place with equipment that remains available for use.
据え付けsuetsuke: The act of fixing equipment in a place so it can be used there.
取り付けtoritsuke: The act of attaching a part or device to another object for use.

Definition in Japanese

設備や器具などを、適切な場所に取り付けたり置いたりして備えること。setsu bi ya ki gu na do o teki setsu na ba sho ni to ri tsu ke ta ri o i ta ri shi te sona e ru ko to

Word origin

設置 (setchi) is formed from 設 (setsu, "set up") and 置 (chi, "put in place"), reflecting the act of putting equipment or facilities where they are needed.

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, 設置 (setchi) often describes putting in equipment or facilities for continued use, while 置く (oku) covers ordinary acts of putting something somewhere.

Other meanings

  • placementnoun

Related words

  • 設置するsetchisuruinstallverb
  • 設置者setchishainstallernoun

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