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樹立する
juritsu suru
establish
新しい制度を樹立する
to establish a new system
formal
to establish or set up something formal or systematic, such as a system, rule, or relationship
政府は新しい経済政策を樹立した。
The government established a new economic policy.
両国は外交関係を樹立した。
The two countries established diplomatic relations.
Often used in legal, political, or organizational contexts.
Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Alternatives
For everyday contexts, simpler verbs like 作る (make) or 設立する (establish) may be more natural, but 樹立する carries a more formal and deliberate tone.
Word Origin
From 樹 (tree, also used metaphorically for 'to plant' or 'to establish') + 立 (to stand, to set up). The compound verb 樹立する combines these to mean 'to plant and stand up,' metaphorically extended to 'to establish.'
Usage Notes
Used primarily in formal or written contexts, such as law, politics, or organizational settings. Less common in casual conversation.
Word Breakdown
樹
to plant (metaphorically: to establish)
root立
to stand, to set up
rootする
to do (verb suffix)
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