Meaning

Primary

Architecture

Alternative

Construction

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

When it comes to building and constructing, the thing that encompasses both of them is architecture.

建築 refers to the design and construction of buildings. Occasionally it can also refer to a physical building itself, but for that it's more common to use 建築物.

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

  • 建築を行う

    to carry out construction

    建築をする

    to construct something

    建築を学ぶ

    to study architecture

Context Sentences

この町はユニークな建築で有名です。

This town is famous for its unique architecture.

その建築物は市のランドマークになっています。

That building has become a landmark of the city.

私は大学で建築学を学んでいます。

I am studying architecture at university.

Kanji Composition