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What is the Kanji for 'Build' and 'Fabricate'? | 築

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

The Japanese Kanji for 'Build' and 'Fabricate' is 築.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Build, Fabricate

    Reading

    kunyomiきず

    kizu

    onyomiちく

    chiku

    Parts

    Bamboo (竹)

    Example Word

    新築: new construction. The Japanese verbal noun '新築 (しんちく)' refers to the act of constructing a new building or the state of a building being newly constructed. It is commonly used in contexts related to real estate, housing, and architecture. For example: They are planning new construction「彼らは新築を計画しています」(かれらはしんちくをけいかくしています). This house is newly built「この家は新築です」(このいえはしんちくです). The term emphasizes the freshness and newness of the construction, often implying that the building has not been previously occupied or used.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    16

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    1119

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

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

    radical

    Meaning

    Bamboo

    Radical Form Of

    component

Words Using

This kanji is used in 4 words:

    word

    構築

    Meaning

    Building, Construction

    word

    築く

    Meaning

    Build

    word

    建築

    Meaning

    Architecture

    word

    新築

    Meaning

    New construction

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These 18 kanji contain the part ⺮ as well.

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    Meaning

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    kanji

    Meaning

    Cage, Basket

Learn the Kanji

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What does 築 mean?

築 means 'Build' and 'Fabricate'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Fifth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N2 exam.

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