Japanese symbol for “energize”
興す
おこす
Romaji: okosu
to vitalize (e.g. an industry); to invigorate; to energize; to revive
In Japanese, energize is 興す, read おこす (okosu).
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Meanings
- v5s, vt to vitalize (e.g. an industry); to invigorate; to energize; to revive; to promote; to make prosperous
- v5s, vt to establish (e.g. a company); to build up; to set up; to launch; to commence
Kanji and stroke order
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 興味 | きょうみ kyoumi | interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for) |
| 興奮 | こうふん koufun | excitement; stimulation; agitation |
| 振興 | しんこう shinkou | promotion; encouragement |
| 新興 | しんこう shinkou | rising; developing; emergent |
| 復興 | ふっこう fukkou | revival; reconstruction; restoration |
| 興味深い | きょうみぶかい kyoumibukai | very interesting; of great interest |
See also: Chinese symbol for “energize”.
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