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構
構 (readings: こう, かま; Japanese kanji) means “structure / construct”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 構造 (structure).
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家の構えが大きい。
いえのかまえがおおきい。The house's structure is big.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 構 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | structure / construct |
| Readings | こう, かま |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 構造 (structure) |
How to read 構
構 is read こう or かま depending on the word.
Words with 構
- 構造こうぞうcấu tạo
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Updated: 2026-08-09