“Founding” in Japanese
Short answer
Founding in Japanese is “開基” (kaiki). Full meaning: founding (of a temple or sect), founder; laying the foundation (for something); base (topology), basis.
Other ways to say “Founding” in Japanese
創業
sougyou establishment (of a business), founding
鋳造
chuuzou casting, founding, minting
創設
sousetsu establishment, founding, organization, organisation
設立
setsuritsu establishment, founding; incorporation (of a business)
創立
souritsu establishment, founding, organization, organisation
創始
soushi creation, founding, initiating
新設
shinsetsu establishing, founding, setting up, organizing, establishment
樹立
kodachi establishment, founding, setting (a record)
そうぎょう
sougyou establishment (of a business), founding
発足
hassoku starting, inauguration, launch, founding, establishment, start-up
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