Quick answer
築 is the kanji for "Build". It is a JLPT N2 kanji. The main reading is きず.く (kizuku). Stroke-order practice is available below.
Meaning
Build
Also : Construct · Fabricate
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
16 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 築 represents 'FABRICATE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of fabricate.
On-reading: ちく — remember this sound by associating it with fabricate. Kun-reading: きず.く.
Example Sentences
信頼関係を築くためには、長い時間と誠実な態度が必要です。
しんらいかんけいをきずくためには、ながいじかんとせいじつなたいどがひつようです。
Building a relationship of trust requires a long time and a sincere attitude.
新しいビルの建築が完成するまでに、三年かかりました。
あたらしいびるのけんちくがかんせいするまでに、さんねんかかりました。
It took three years until the construction of the new building was completed.
Vocabulary using 築
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun] + に伴い～に伴い (ni tomonai) - Along with / In accordance with
- [Noun] + をはじめ～をはじめ (wo hajime) - Starting with / Including
- [Noun] + に応じて～に応じて (ni oujite) - According to / In response to
- [Noun] + から + [Noun] + にかけて～にかけて (ni kakete) - From...to / In the area of
- [Noun] + に限り～に限り (ni kagiri) - Limited to / Only
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
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