Japanese word

開設

Pronunciation

Romajikaisetsu

Meaning

  • nounopening

Example

市は新しい図書館を開設しました。shi wa atara shi i to sho kan o kai setsu shi ma shi ta

The city opened a new library.

Illustration for 開設 (opening)

More examples

来月、駅前に市民相談窓口を開設します。rai getsu eki mae ni shi min sō dan mado guchi o kai setsu shi ma su

We will open a citizens' consultation desk in front of the station next month.

Core concept

Describes a new facility, institution, or service being set up and becoming available for use.

Common phrases

  • 施設の開設shi setsu no kai setsu

    opening of a facility

  • 窓口の開設mado guchi no kai setsu

    opening of a service desk

  • 支店の開設shi ten no kai setsu

    opening of a branch office

Similar words

開業kaigyō: The start of operations by a business or professional practice.
設立setsuritsu: The creation of an organization, institution, or company.
開館kaikan: The start of public service at a facility such as a library or museum.
開店kaiten: The start of business at a shop or store.

Definition in Japanese

施設や機関などを新たに設けて、利用できるようにすること。shi setsu ya ki kan na do o ara ta ni mō ke te ri yō de ki ru yō ni su ru ko to

Word origin

開 (kai, "open") and 設 (setsu, "set up") combine to express setting something up so that it can begin operating.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese, 開設 (kaisetsu) usually refers to launching a facility, institution, service, or account, rather than to an opening event itself.

Other meanings

  • establishmentnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 開設者kaisetsushafoundernoun

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