Japanese

ふっこう
Meaning: reconstruction; revival; recovery
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

復
興

Example sentences

Recovery from the earthquake takes many years.
陛下は震災後、復興を願って夙夜兢業として治を図られた。
The Emperor, after the earthquake, worked day and night with diligent care for recovery and governance.
国民は戮力一心で復興に取り組んでいる
The citizens are working together with united purpose for reconstruction

Usage Notes

Refers to the process of rebuilding or reviving something that has declined or been destroyed, such as an economy, a city after a disaster, or a tradition.

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