おこ 興す Common word Show inflections LinksSentence search for 興すSentence search for おこすKanji details for 興Edit in JMdict Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb1. to vitalize (e.g. an industry); to invigorate; to energize; to revive; to promote; to make prosperousGodan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb2. to establish (e.g. a company); to build up; to set up; to launch; to commenceSee also 起こす Discussions Log in to talk about this word.