築

築 — fabricate, build, construct

Learn the correct stroke order for 築 (fabricate), a 16-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 516 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 16

On'yomi (音読み)チクchiku

Kun'yomi (訓読み)きず.くkizuku

Strokes16

Radical竹

Frequency#821

Meaningsfabricate, build, construct

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

改築かいちくstructural alteration (of a building); reconstruction; rebuildingnoun

建築けんちくconstruction; architecture (of buildings)noun

構築こうちくconstruction; building; putting upnoun

新築しんちくnew building; new constructionnoun

築くきずくto build; to construct; to erectverb

築山つきやまartificial hill (in a garden)noun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 築 (fabricate) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 16 strokes with radical 竹.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 築 is #821, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

改築かいちく — structural alteration (of a building); reconstruction; rebuilding

建築けんちく — construction; architecture (of buildings)

構築こうちく — construction; building; putting up

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 築 have?

The kanji 築 (fabricate) has 16 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 築?

築 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 築 mean?

築 means: fabricate, build, construct. On'yomi readings: チク. Kun'yomi readings: きず.く.

What JLPT level is 築?

築 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.