B1 noun Formal

振興

/ɕiɴkoː/

The promotion or encouragement of something, such as an industry, art, or education, to make it flourish or develop.

Examples

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1

科学技術の振興に力を入れる。

Focus on the promotion of science and technology.

2

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.

3

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

Noun
振興
Verb
振興する
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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

1

科学技術の振興に力を入れる。

formal

Focus on the promotion of science and technology.

2

地域の文化振興は住民の協力が必要だ。

academic

The promotion of regional culture requires the cooperation of residents.

3

中小企業の振興を目的とした法律。

business

A law aimed at the promotion of small and medium-sized enterprises.

4

スポーツの振興に貢献する。

everyday

Contribute to the promotion of sports.

5

商店街を振興しよう!

informal

Let's revitalize/promote the shopping street!

Word Family

Noun
振興
Verb
振興する

Common Collocations

産業振興 industrial promotion
振興策 promotion measures
文化の振興 promotion of culture
観光振興 tourism promotion
振興を図る aim for promotion

Common Phrases

振興資金

promotion funds

地域振興

regional development

経済振興

economic development

Often Confused With

振興 vs 新興

Shinkou (新興) means 'newly rising' (e.g., emerging markets), while Shinkou (振興) is 'promoting/developing' something.

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Usage Notes

Commonly appears in IELTS Reading passages about urban development or government initiatives.

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Common Mistakes

Do not confuse the kanji with '新興' (newly emerging).

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Memory Tip

Shinkou (振興). 'Shin' like 'Shine' - you promote something so it can 'shine'.

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Word Origin

From 'shin' (shake/rouse) and 'kou' (rise/flourish).

Grammar Patterns

〜を振興する 〜の振興
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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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