Japanese

そうりつ
Meaning: establishment; founding
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

創
立

Example sentences

This university was founded in 1950.
創立十周年を祝って式典が行われた。
A ceremony was held to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the foundation.
イエズス会は、16世紀に創立された修道会である。
The Society of Jesus is a religious order founded in the 16th century.

Usage Notes

Refers to the act of establishing or founding an organization, school, or company.

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