設ける

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 設ける(もうける) is a transitive verb for providing or setting up a needed place, opportunity, or time.
• Basic usage: It can describe establishing a consultation desk or setting aside question time after a presentation.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Time as well as facilities
  • 質問時間を設けた means setting aside a period for questions. Alongside 相談窓口を設ける, it shows that what is provided need not be a physical facility.
• Distinguishing 儲ける
  • 儲ける(もうける) means making a profit. Distinguish money earned in お金を儲ける from time provided in 時間を設ける.