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成り立つ
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 成り立つ.
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Entry
1
to consist of; to be made up of; to be composed of
Examples
このクラスは３５名の生徒から成り立っている。
This class is made up of thirty-five pupils.
2
to be concluded (e.g. of an agreement); to hold true (e.g. of a theory); to be valid
Examples
君の理論は成り立たないと思う。
I think your theory does not hold water.
3
to be viable (of a business, lifestyle, etc.); to carry on; to keep going
Examples
そんな場所で本屋をやっても商売が成り立たないだろう。
A bookstore in that location wouldn't make enough money to survive.
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