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How to say 'Building' or 'Construction' in Japanese | 構築

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The Japanese word for Building or Construction is 'Kouchiku', written as 構築 in Japanese.'Building' or 'Construction' in hiragana is こうちく.

    word

    構築

    Meaning

    Building, Construction

    Reading

    こうちく

    kouchiku

    Kanji

    Structure, Care Build, Fabricate

    Explanation

    The Japanese noun '構築 (こうちく)' refers to the act of constructing or building something, often used in both literal and metaphorical contexts. Literally, it can describe the construction of physical structures, such as buildings or systems. Metaphorically, it can refer to the building of abstract concepts, such as relationships, theories, or frameworks. For example: The construction of the new bridge is progressing smoothly「新しい橋の構築が順調に進んでいます」(あたらしいはしのこうちくがじゅんちょうにすすんでいます). Building a strong relationship requires effort「強い関係の構築には努力が必要です」(つよいかんけいのこうちくにはどりょくがひつようです). The word emphasizes the process and effort involved in creating something substantial.

    Part Of Speech

    noun

    Kanji JLPT

    N2

    Kanji Grade

    5

    Frequency

    3305

    Composition

    kanji

    Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 構築

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Structure, Care

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Build, Fabricate

Words Related to 構築 Through the Kanji

These 7 Words contain the Kanji 構 as well.

  • word

    構造

    Meaning

    Structure

  • word

    構成

    Meaning

    Structure, Composition

  • word

    構う

    Meaning

    Care, Mind

  • word

    機構

    Meaning

    Mechanism, Organization

  • word

    構想

    Meaning

    Plan, Conception

  • word

    結構

    Meaning

    Quite, Fine

  • word

    構える

    Meaning

    Prepare, Assume

Words Related to 構築 Through the Kanji

These 3 Words contain the Kanji 築 as well.

  • word

    築く

    Meaning

    Build

  • word

    建築

    Meaning

    Architecture

  • word

    新築

    Meaning

    New construction

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'Kouchiku' means 'Building' or 'Construction' .

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