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構
On'yomi
コウ
KOU
Kun'yomi
かま.える・かま.う
kamaeru / kamau
posture · stance · appearance · build · set up
Details
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of tree and phonetic. Assembling wood.
Symbolism
Structure, composition, prepare. Represents building.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Building a structure
Component Breakdown
構=
木冓
tree + 冓
Words & Expressions
Words written with 構
Proverbs & Idioms
構想を練る
こうそうをねる
To develop a plan
Carefully thinking through an idea
Anime & Manga
虚構推理
In/Spectre
A well-known work with 構 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 構 mean in Japanese?
構 means posture, stance, appearance, build, set up.
How do you read 構?
On'yomi: コウ (KOU). Kun'yomi: かま.える、かま.う (kamaeru, kamau).
How many strokes does 構 have?
構 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 木 (tree).
Is 構 a good kanji for a tattoo?
構 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means posture, stance, appearance, build, set up. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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