Meaning

Primary

Architecture

Alternatives

Construction, Building

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

When it comes to building and constructing, the thing that puts them all together into one is architecture. If you don't have any architecture, who knows what the building will look like.

Reading

けんちく
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 建築工事

    construction work

    建築家

    architect

    建築物

    a building

Context Sentences

あの会社が建築したビルは、たいしん基じゅんをみたしていません。

The building constructed by that company doesn't meet current quake-resistance standards.

この建築ひ用の内わけを教えてもらえますか?

Can I see a breakdown of these construction costs, please?

多くの人が京都や奈良に残る日本の伝統建築に魅了されますが、私もその一人です。

Many people are fascinated by the traditional architecture found in places like Kyoto and Nara and I’m one of them.

Kanji Composition