Japanese

そうぎょう
Meaning: establishment; founding; starting a business
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

創
業

Example sentences

This long-established Japanese confectionery shop was founded in the Edo period.
この店は創業100年以上の老舗です。
This shop is a long-established business with over 100 years of history.
貴社の創業百周年を心より慶賀いたします
I sincerely congratulate you on the 100th anniversary of your company's founding.
事業の成功は、創業以来の深根固柢な努力によって支えられている。
The success of the business is supported by the deep-rooted and steady efforts since its founding.

Usage Notes

Used when a company or business is first started.

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