How to say 'Build' in Japanese | 築く

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The Japanese word for Build is 'Kizuku', written as 築く in Japanese.'Build' in hiragana is きずく.

word

築く

Meaning

Build

Reading

きずく

kizuku

Kanji

築Build, Fabricate

Explanation

The Japanese verb '築く (きずく)' primarily means 'to build' or 'to construct'. It is often used in the context of building physical structures, such as buildings or bridges, but it can also be used metaphorically to describe building relationships, trust, or a career. For example: He built a house「彼は家を築いた」(かれはいえをきずいた). They built a strong relationship「彼らは強い関係を築いた」(かれらはつよいかんけいをきずいた). The verb can also imply the gradual accumulation or establishment of something over time, such as wealth or a reputation. For instance: She built her career over many years「彼女は長年にわたってキャリアを築いた」(かのじょはながねんにわたってキャリアをきずいた).

Part Of Speech

verb

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

3515

Composition

kanji-hiragana

Handwriting

This word is a godan verb. To learn how it transforms in different tenses and forms, explore all its conjugations.

Kanji in the Word 築く

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

築

Meaning

Build, Fabricate

Hiragana in the Word 築く

This word contains 1 Hiragana character :

hiragana

く

Reading

Words Related to 築く Through the Kanji 築

These 3 Words contain the Kanji 築 as well.

word

構築

Meaning

Building, Construction

word

建築

Meaning

Architecture

word

新築

Meaning

New construction

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'Kizuku' means 'Build' .

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