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興す[おこす] (okosu)

start, found, revive

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Meaning

興す (おこす, okosu) is a bonus vocabulary word meaning “start, found, revive”.

Kanji in this word

Example sentences 11

多おおくの市しが新あたらしい産業さんぎょうを興おこそうと努力どりょくしている

A lot of cities are trying to revive their fortunes with new industries.

のちに再興する。

It was soon rebuilt.

新義真言宗を興す。

Established Shingi Shingon Sect.

新たに町家を興す。

He newly established the Machi clan.

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