What is the Kanji for 'Build'? | 建

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Build', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Build' is 建.

kanji

建

Meaning

Build

Reading

kunyomiた

onyomiけん

ken

こん

kon

Parts

廴聿Brush

Example Word

建物: building. The Japanese noun '建物 (たてもの)' refers to a 'building', which is a structure with a roof and walls, such as a house, school, or office. This word is commonly used to describe any kind of constructed edifice. For example: That building is tall「あの建物は高い」(あのたてものはたかい). I work in that building「私はあの建物で働いています」(わたしはあのたてものではたらいています). The word can be used in both formal and informal contexts and is neutral in tone.

Radical

廴

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

583

Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 建

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

component

廴

radical

聿

Meaning

Brush

建 As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of 2 other kanji:

kanji

健

Meaning

Healthy

kanji

鍵

Meaning

Key

Words Using 建

This kanji is used in 7 words:

word

建物

Meaning

Building

word

建設

Meaning

Construction

word

建築

Meaning

Architecture

word

建て

Meaning

Built

word

再建

Meaning

Rebuilding

word

建つ

Meaning

Built

word

建て前

Meaning

Principle, Facade

Kanji Related to 建 Through the Part 廴

These 2 kanji contain the part 廴 as well.

kanji

延

Meaning

Prolong

kanji

廷

Meaning

Court

Kanji Related to 建 Through the Part 聿

These 6 kanji contain the part 聿 as well.

kanji

書

Meaning

Write

kanji

筆

Meaning

Brush

kanji

律

Meaning

Law, Rhythm

kanji

津

Meaning

Harbor, Haven

kanji

粛

Meaning

Purge, Solemn

kanji

庸

Meaning

Ordinary, Common

Learn the Kanji 建

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What does 建 mean?

建 means 'Build'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Fourth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N4 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.