(せっち)

せっち
noun / suru verb
installation, establishment, setting up
1. installation, establishment, setting up
The act of putting something in place or establishing an organization, system, or facility.
A disaster response headquarters was established.
(あたら)しい信号(しんごう)設置(せっち)する。
To install a new traffic signal.
この学校(がっこう)防犯(ぼうはん)カメラ設置(せっち)された。
Security cameras were installed at this school.

設置(せっち) is used for both physical installations (equipment, signs) and organizational establishments (committees, headquarters).

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 設置(せっち)する: to install, to establish
  • 設置(せっち)場所(ばしょ): installation location
  • 設置(せっち)工事(こうじ): installation work

USAGE:

  • For organizations: 委員会(いいんかい)設置(せっち)する (establish a committee)
  • For equipment: 機械(きかい)設置(せっち)する (install machinery)