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今日の漢字
Grade 4JLPT N4

build

9 strokes · frequency rank #300

On
ケン、コン
Kun
た.てる、た.て、-だ.て、た.つ

Stroke order

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Common words

  1. けんせつconstruction; establishment1
    • The money was appropriated for building the gymnasium.

    • The new bridge is in process of construction.

    • Bids were solicited for the building of the bridge.

  2. さいけんrebuilding; reconstruction; rehabilitation2
    • The castle, burnt down in 1485, was not rebuilt.

  3. たてものbuilding3
    • That building must be on fire.

    • That is a high building, is it not?

    • Look at that building.

  4. けんちくconstruction; architecture (of buildings)4
    • They set about building a house.

    • Building materials are expensive now.

    • Rome is famous for its ancient architecture.

  5. けんせつしょうMinistry of Construction5
  6. にかいだてtwo-storied building6
  7. たてまえface; official stance; public position or attitude (as opposed to private thoughts)7
    • Although many pay lip service to the idea of affirmative action, in reality, very few minorities get hired.

  8. けんこくfounding of a nation8
  9. たつto be erected; to be built9
    • The two houses stand back to back.

    • Easier said than done.

    • My house stands on a hill.

  10. けんざいbuilding material10
    • There is a shortage of good building wood.

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