Meaning

Primary

To Establish

Alternative

To Set Up

Word Type

transitive verb, ichidan verb

Explanation

Because the hiragana ends with an sound, you know this word is a verb. The kanji itself means establish so the verb vocab version is to establish.

Reading

もうける
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

What are you going to establish? How about a system for mowing (もう) lawns? It's very important that lawns are mowed according to an established system, you know. How do you mow yours?

Context

Context Sentences

トーフグがついに日本支店を設けるというウワサを聞いたんだけど、本当かな?

I heard a rumor that Tofugu is finally going to set up a branch in Japan, but I wonder if it's true.

社長、今度はオフィスにサウナを設けるつもりらしいですよ。

I heard that the president is planning to set up a sauna in the office this time.

コウイチは、新しい従業員規則を設けることを検討しているようです。

Apparently Koichi is considering establishing new rules for his employees.

Kanji Composition