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築
築 (readings: ちく, きず; Japanese kanji) means “build / construct”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 建築 (architecture).
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家を築く。
いえをきずく。I build a house.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 築 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | build / construct |
| Readings | ちく, きず |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 建築 (architecture) |
How to read 築
築 is read ちく or きず depending on the word.
Words with 築
- 建築kiến trúc
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Updated: 2026-08-09