Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Establish, set up, arrange

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Kanji Story

Imagine a person carefully arranging and setting up various objects inside a room. The person takes their time to design and organize everything properly, ensuring that the room is perfectly set.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '設' is a moderately common character that is frequently encountered in N2 level JLPT materials. It is essential to understand its meaning, readings, and usage in order to perform well in the kanji and reading comprehension sections of the exam.

Example Sentences

• 新しい会社を設立する計画を立てています。

  I am making plans to establish a new company.

  あたらしいかいしゃをせつりつするけいかくをたてています。

  atarashii kaisha o setsuritsu suru keikaku o tateteimasu.

  Pronunciation

• 会議室を設定することになりました。

  It has been decided to set up a meeting room.

  かいぎしつをせっていすることになりました。

  kaigishitsu o settei suru koto ni narimashita.

  Pronunciation

• 新しいルートを設計する必要があります。

  It is necessary to design a new route.

  あたらしいるーとをせっけいするひつようがあります。

  atarashii ruuto o sekkei suru hitsuyou ga arimasu.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '設' commonly appears in words related to establishing or setting up something, making it important for the N2 level.
• It is crucial to understand the meaning and usage of '設' in compound words.
• Practice writing '設' to familiarize yourself with its stroke order and improve your ability to recognize it in the JLPT exam.

Usage in Japanese Names

• The kanji '設' is rarely used in personal names.
• However, it may occasionally appear in surnames, symbolizing a person's role as a designer or planner.