建
build
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of advance and brush. Planning and building.
Symbolism
Construction, architecture, establishment. Represents creation and building.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Building a structure
Component Breakdown
stretch + brush
Words & Expressions
Words written with 建
Proverbs & Idioms
砂上の楼閣
さじょうのろうかく
A castle built on sand
Something with no solid foundation
Anime & Manga
現実主義勇者の王国再建記
How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom
A well-known work with 建 in its Japanese title.
異世界建国記
Isekai Kenkokuki
A well-known work with 建 in its Japanese title.
目覚めたら最強装備と宇宙船持ちだったので、一戸建て目指して傭兵として自由に生きたい
Reborn as a Space Mercenary: I Woke Up Piloting the Strongest Starship!
A well-known work with 建 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 建 mean in Japanese?
建 means build.
How do you read 建?
On'yomi: ケン、コン (KEN, KON). Kun'yomi: た.てる、た.て、-だ.て、た.つ (tateru, tate, date, tatsu).
How many strokes does 建 have?
建 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 廴 (long stride).
Is 建 a good kanji for a tattoo?
建 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means build. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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