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興す おこす

  1. to energize; to invigorate; to make prosperous; to promote; to revive; to vitalize (e.g. an industry)
  2. to build up; to commence; to establish (e.g. a company); to launch; to set up

家を興す いえをおこす

  1. to found a house; to raise the reputation of one's family

工業を興す こうぎょうをおこす

  1. to promote industry
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