JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
築 — fabricate
- Reading
- チク・きず.く
- Meaning
- fabricate; build; construct
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
築 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is チク・きず.く and it means fabricate; build; construct. 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.
築 appears in everyday japanese words such as 新築 (new building), 築く (to build) and 建築 (construction).
Japanese words containing 築
Frequently asked questions
What does 築 mean in Japanese?
築 means fabricate; build; construct in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 築 read?
築 is read チク・きず.く. Reading it inside real words — 新築 and 築く and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 築 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 築 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 築 in a word?
A common word containing 築 is 新築 (しんちく) — "new building". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 築 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 築 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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