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建
On'yomi
ケン・コン
KEN / KON
Kun'yomi
た.てる・た.て・-だ.て・た.つ
tateru / tate / date / tatsu
build
Details
Strokes9
Frequency#300
Radical廴long stride(3)
Stroke Order
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Strokes9
Component Breakdown
建=
廴聿
stretch + brush
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of advance and brush. Planning and building.
Symbolism
Construction, architecture, establishment. Represents creation and building.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Building a structure
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
砂上の楼閣
さじょうのろうかく
A castle built on sand
Something with no solid foundation
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 建 mean in Japanese?
建 means build.
How do you read 建?
On'yomi: ケン、コン (KEN, KON). Kun'yomi: た.てる、た.て、-だ.て、た.つ (tateru, tate, date, tatsu).
How many strokes does 建 have?
建 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 廴 (long stride).
Is 建 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 建 (build) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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