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構

構 — posture, stance, appearance

Learn the correct stroke order for 構 (posture), a 14-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 514 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)コウkou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)かま.えるkamaeru、かま.うkamau
Strokes14
Radical木
Frequency#316
Meaningsposture, stance, appearance, build, set up

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

遺構いこう(archaeological) remains; remnants (of ancient structures); ancient foundationnoun
機構きこうmechanism; machinerynoun
虚構きょこうfiction; fabrication; concoctionnoun
結構けっこうsplendid; nice; wonderfulna-adjective
構うかまうto mind; to care about; to be concerned aboutverb
構図こうずcomposition (of painting); structural outline; compositional arrangementnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 構 (posture) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 14 strokes with radical 木.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 構 is #316, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

遺構いこう — (archaeological) remains; remnants (of ancient structures); ancient foundation
機構きこう — mechanism; machinery
虚構きょこう — fiction; fabrication; concoction

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (木)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 構 have?

The kanji 構 (posture) has 14 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 構?

構 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 構 mean?

構 means: posture, stance, appearance, build, set up. On'yomi readings: コウ. Kun'yomi readings: かま.える, かま.う.

What JLPT level is 構?

構 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.