Translation guide
The English verb "establish" covers several distinct meanings: setting up an organization or system, proving or demonstrating a fact, gaining acceptance or recognition, and initiating a relationship or connection. Japanese uses different verbs and expressions for each.
To create or start an organization, system, institution, or rule.
Most common for founding companies, organizations, or institutions.
彼は新しい会社を設立した。
He established a new company.
Often used for founding schools, universities, or organizations with a focus on the act of creation.
この大学は1920年に創立された。
This university was established in 1920.
Used for establishing laws, rules, or regulations.
新しい法律が制定された。
A new law was established.
Formal, often used for establishing a government, regime, or record.
新政府が樹立された。
A new government was established.
To show that something is true or certain, often through evidence or argument.
To prove or establish a fact or theory with evidence.
彼の無実が立証された。
His innocence was established.
General term for proving or demonstrating something.
その理論は証明された。
The theory was established.
To firmly establish a fact, theory, or status.
彼の評判は確立された。
His reputation was established.
To become accepted or recognized in a particular role, position, or field.
To establish oneself or one's reputation firmly.
彼はその分野で地位を確立した。
He established himself in that field.
To become established or take root, often for customs, ideas, or people in a community.
その習慣は日本に定着した。
The custom became established in Japan.
To be recognized or acknowledged, often publicly.
彼の才能はようやく認知された。
His talent was finally established.
To start or create a relationship, contact, or communication.
To build or establish a relationship, trust, or foundation.
彼らは強い信頼関係を築いた。
They established a strong relationship of trust.
Formal, used for establishing diplomatic relations or ties.
両国は国交を樹立した。
The two countries established diplomatic relations.
To establish contact or get in touch.
彼と連絡を取ってください。
Please establish contact with him.
The English verb "establish" is broad. Using a single Japanese word like 設立する for all meanings will sound unnatural. Choose the verb that matches the specific context.
Both mean "to establish/found." 設立する is more common for companies and general organizations. 創立する emphasizes the creative act and is often used for schools, universities, and associations.