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建

建 — build

Learn the correct stroke order for 建 (build), a 9-stroke kanji.

JLPT N4Grade 49 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ケンken、コンkon
Kun'yomi (訓読み)た.てるtateru、た.てtate、-だ.てdate、た.つtatsu
Strokes9
Radical廴
Frequency#300
Meaningsbuild

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

建議けんぎproposition; motion; proposalnoun
建国けんこくfounding of a nationnoun
建材けんざいbuilding materialnoun
建設けんせつconstruction; establishmentnoun
建造けんぞうbuilding; constructionnoun
建築けんちくconstruction; architecture (of buildings)noun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 建 (build) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N4 level. It has 9 strokes with radical 廴.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 建 is #300, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

建議けんぎ — proposition; motion; proposal
建国けんこく — founding of a nation
建材けんざい — building material

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 建 have?

The kanji 建 (build) has 9 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 建?

建 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 建 mean?

建 means: build. On'yomi readings: ケン, コン. Kun'yomi readings: た.てる, た.て, -だ.て, た.つ.

What JLPT level is 建?

建 is a JLPT N4 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.