成り立つ

なりたつ

to consist of

N1 #8,223

Meanings

also 成立つ

  1. godan verb, intransitive to consist of; to be made up of; to be composed of
  2. to be concluded (e.g. of an agreement); to hold true (e.g. of a theory); to be valid
  3. to be viable (of a business, lifestyle, etc.); to carry on; to keep going

Its kanji

In sentences

君きみの理論りろんは成なり立たたないと思おもう。 I think your theory does not hold water. #178013

社会しゃかいは個人こじんから成なり立たっている。 The community is made up of individuals. #185253