JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
建 — build
- Reading
- ケン・コン・た.てる・た.て・\~だ.て・た.つ
- Meaning
- build
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
建 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is ケン・コン・た.てる・た.て・\~だ.て・た.つ and it means build. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
建 appears in everyday japanese words such as 再建 (rebuilding), 封建 (feudalistic) and 建前 (face).
Japanese words containing 建
Frequently asked questions
What does 建 mean in Japanese?
建 means build in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 建 read?
建 is read ケン・コン・た.てる・た.て・\~だ.て・た.つ. Reading it inside real words — 再建 and 封建 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 建 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 建 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 建 in a word?
A common word containing 建 is 再建 (さいけん) — "rebuilding". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 建 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 建 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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