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建築 (noun)

Kenchiku refers to the art, science, and process of designing and constructing buildings or structures. It can be used as a general term for architecture or the physical act of building.

💬 Example

"ビルを建築します。"

💡 Memory Tip

Imagine a **KEN** (man's name) sitting in a **CHIKU** (bamboo) forest building a house. He is doing 'Kenchiku'.

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
建設 建造 造営 建物 構築
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'kenchiku' for a bridge. → Hashi no kensetsu (橋の建設).

Saying 'Kenchiku na tatemono'. → Kenchikuteki na tatemono (建築的な建物).

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