()()てる

うちたてる
verb (ichidan)
to establish, to set up
1. to establish, to found, to set up
To create or establish something significant and lasting, such as a theory, a dynasty, or a new standard. Carries a sense of building something from the ground up with determination.
(あたら)しい理論(りろん)()()てた。
He established a new theory.
(かれ)独自(どくじ)のスタイルを()()てた画家(がか)だ。
He is a painter who established his own unique style.
(なが)(たたか)いの(すえ)に、(あたら)しい国家(こっか)()()てた。
After a long struggle, they founded a new nation.
2. to set (a record), to achieve
To achieve or set a notable record or accomplishment.
世界新記録(せかいしんきろく)()()てた。
She set a new world record.
今季(こんき)最多(さいた)得点記録(とくてんきろく)()()てた。
He set the highest scoring record this season.
(だれ)にも(やぶ)れない記録(きろく)()()てることが目標(もくひょう)だ。
My goal is to set a record that no one can break.

()()てる conveys establishing something with force and determination. It is more emphatic than simple ()てる and implies creating something significant or groundbreaking.

TRANSITIVITY:

  • Type: 他動詞(たどうし) (transitive)

PATTERN:

  • 〜を()()てる: to establish ~, to set ~

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 記録(きろく)()()てる: to set a record
  • 理論(りろん)()()てる: to establish a theory
  • 王朝(おうちょう)()()てる: to found a dynasty
  • 基盤(きばん)()()てる: to establish a foundation
  • 地位(ちい)()()てる: to establish a position

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 確立(かくりつ)する: to establish (more formal, abstract)
  • 樹立(じゅりつ)する: to establish (formal; used for records, diplomatic relations)