1.
establishment, firm founding
The act of firmly establishing something — such as a system, method, position, or identity — so that it is solid and reliable. Emphasizes the firmness and permanence of what is established.
新しい制度を確立する。
To establish a new system.
自分のスタイルを確立した。
I established my own style.
長年の研究を経て、安全な治療法が確立された。
After years of research, a safe treatment method was established.
USAGE:
Not to be confused with the homophone 確率 (probability). 確立 means to establish firmly, while 確率 refers to mathematical probability. The kanji 立 (stand, establish) versus 率 (rate, ratio) distinguishes them in writing.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 制度を確立する: to establish a system
- 地位を確立する: to establish one's position
- 技術を確立する: to establish a technique
- 方法が確立される: a method is established
- アイデンティティの確立: establishment of identity