Meaning

Primary

Rebuilding

Alternative

Reconstruction

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

Again you build it. This is rebuilding.

再建 is a formal word that refers to the act of rebuilding something that has deteriorated or been lost, whether it's a physical structure like a building or an organization, or a part of the body in the context of medical procedures.

Reading

さいけん
  • 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. Just don't forget that extra !

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 再建を進める

    to advance reconstruction

    再建を目指す

    to aim for reconstruction

    再建を図る

    to strive for reconstruction

    再建を行う

    to carry out reconstruction

    再建をする

    to reconstruct

Context Sentences

これは国家再建をかけた一大プロジェクトです。

This is a major project aimed at national reconstruction.

このビルの再建には、まずは資金を作らなくてはいけません。

To rebuild this building, we will need to secure funding first.

今は被災地の再建が最優先です。

Rebuilding the disaster-stricken areas is top priority now.

潰れかかった会社を再建するまで、彼は毎日規定よりも長い時間働いた。

He worked longer hours than he was supposed to every day until he rebuilt his crumbling company.

Kanji Composition