Quick answer
構 is the kanji for "to build". The most common reading is かま.える (kamaeru). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
to build
Also : Posture · to pretend
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
14 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 構 represents 'POSTURE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of posture.
On-reading: こう — sounds like 'ko' in 'coat'. Kun-reading: かま.える.
Example Sentences
計画の構成を一から丁寧に見直すことにした。
けいかくのこうせいをいちからていねいにみなおすことにした。
We decided to carefully review the structure of the plan from scratch.
多少遅れても全く構わないのでゆっくり来てください。
たしょうおくれてもまったくかまわないのでゆっくりきてください。
It doesn't matter at all if you're a little late, so take your time.
Vocabulary using 構
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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