振興
The promotion or encouragement of something, such as an industry, art, or education, to make it flourish or develop.
Examples
3 of 5科学技術の振興に力を入れる。
Focus on the promotion of science and technology.
地域の文化振興は住民の協力が必要だ。
The promotion of regional culture requires the cooperation of residents.
中小企業の振興を目的とした法律。
A law aimed at the promotion of small and medium-sized enterprises.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Shinkou (振興). 'Shin' like 'Shine' - you promote something so it can 'shine'.
Quick Quiz
政府は地方経済を( )するために、補助金を出した。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 振興
Examples
科学技術の振興に力を入れる。
formalFocus on the promotion of science and technology.
地域の文化振興は住民の協力が必要だ。
academicThe promotion of regional culture requires the cooperation of residents.
中小企業の振興を目的とした法律。
businessA law aimed at the promotion of small and medium-sized enterprises.
スポーツの振興に貢献する。
everydayContribute to the promotion of sports.
商店街を振興しよう!
informalLet's revitalize/promote the shopping street!
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
振興資金
promotion funds
地域振興
regional development
経済振興
economic development
Often Confused With
Shinkou (新興) means 'newly rising' (e.g., emerging markets), while Shinkou (振興) is 'promoting/developing' something.
Usage Notes
Commonly appears in IELTS Reading passages about urban development or government initiatives.
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse the kanji with '新興' (newly emerging).
Memory Tip
Shinkou (振興). 'Shin' like 'Shine' - you promote something so it can 'shine'.
Word Origin
From 'shin' (shake/rouse) and 'kou' (rise/flourish).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Japan has many local 'Shinkou-kai' (Promotion Associations) for neighborhoods.
Quick Quiz
政府は地方経済を( )するために、補助金を出した。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 振興
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