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成り立つ なりたつ N1

  1. to be composed of; to be made up of; to consist of
  2. to be concluded (e.g. of an agreement); to be valid; to hold true (e.g. of a theory)
  3. to be viable (of a business, lifestyle, etc.); to carry on; to keep going
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