成り立つ
なりたつ
Also written 成立つ
Meanings
- Godan verb, Intransitive to consist of; to be made up of; to be composed of
- to be concluded (e.g. of an agreement); to hold true (e.g. of a theory); to be valid
- to be viable (of a business, lifestyle, etc.); to carry on; to keep going
Kanji
Example sentences
- 人生の後半というのは、ただ前半に会得した習慣だけで成り立っているのさ。
The second half of a man's life is made up of nothing but the habits he has acquired during the first half. - 君の理論は成り立たないと思う。
I think your theory does not hold water. - 給料があがったので生活がどうにか成り立つ。
Since I got a raise, I can manage. - 社会は個人から成り立っている。
The community is made up of individuals. - 私たちのクラスは５０人の男の子から成り立っている。
Our class consists of fifty boys.