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築
On'yomi
チク
CHIKU
Kun'yomi
きず.く
kizuku
fabricate · build · construct
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes16
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of bamboo, phonetic, and tree. Building with bamboo and tree.
Symbolism
Architecture, construction, build. Represents building.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Cat relaxing
Component Breakdown
築=
筑木
筑 + tree
Words & Expressions
Words written with 築
構築こうちくerecting
建築けんちくconstruction
新築しんちくnew building
築地ついじroofed mud wall
築山つきやまartificial hill
Proverbs & Idioms
一日にして成らず
いちにちにしてならず
Rome wasn't built in a day
Great achievements require sustained effort over time
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 築 mean in Japanese?
築 means fabricate, build, construct.
How do you read 築?
On'yomi: チク (CHIKU). Kun'yomi: きず.く (kizuku).
How many strokes does 築 have?
築 has 16 strokes. Its radical is 竹 (bamboo).
Is 築 a good kanji for a tattoo?
築 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means fabricate, build, construct. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.