Meaning

Primary

Composition

Alternative

Structure

Word Type

noun, の adjective, verbal noun

Explanation

If you set up something so that it becomes a certain way, that's the composition of this thing. That's its structure.

構成 refers to the process of assembling several elements to create a cohesive whole or the assembled whole itself. It can be applied to various contexts, such as social structures, family compositions, artistic works, or the configuration of materials.

Reading

こうせい
  • 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

Context Sentences

この映画は二部構成になっている。

This movie is composed of two parts.

構成のしっかりしたプロットでも、台詞がありきたりだと面白くなくなる。

Even if the plot is well structured, it won't be interesting if the dialogue is trite.

この文を構成する文法は今まで見たことがありませんでした。

I've never seen the grammar that makes up this sentence before.

Kanji Composition