Quick answer
設 is the kanji for "Establish". It is a JLPT N2 kanji. The main reading is もう.ける (moukeru). Stroke-order practice is available below.
Meaning
Establish
Also : Provision · Prepare
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
11 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 設 represents 'ESTABLISHMENT'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of establishment.
On-reading: せつ — remember this sound by associating it with establishment. Kun-reading: もう.ける.
Example Sentences
新しい施設を設けることによって、住民の利便性が高まります。
あたらしいしせつをもうけることによって、じゅうみんのりべんせいがたかまります。
By establishing new facilities, the convenience for residents will improve.
設備を整えたにもかかわらず、問題が発生しました。
せつびをととのえたにもかかわらず、もんだいがはっせいしました。
Despite having the equipment in order, a problem occurred.
Vocabulary using 設
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun] + に伴い～に伴い (ni tomonai) - Along with / In accordance with
- [Noun] + をはじめ～をはじめ (wo hajime) - Starting with / Including
- [Noun] + に応じて～に応じて (ni oujite) - According to / In response to
- [Noun] + から + [Noun] + にかけて～にかけて (ni kakete) - From...to / In the area of
- [Noun] + に限り～に限り (ni kagiri) - Limited to / Only
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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