English–Japanese

“start of construction” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajichakkō

Example

このビルの建設は来月着工します。ko no bi ru no ken setsu wa rai getsu chak kō shi ma su

Construction of this building starts next month.

Illustration for 着工 (start of construction)

How to say “start of construction” in Japanese

“Start of construction” in Japanese is 着工 (chakkō).

Marks the transition from planning or preparation to the actual beginning of construction work.

Full entry for 着工: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 着工

工事は予定より早く着工の運びとなりました。kō ji wa yo tei yo ri haya ku chak kō no hako bi to na ri ma shi ta

The construction is set to begin earlier than planned.

Tips for using 着工

  • Reports often use 着工 (chakkō) to distinguish the start of actual construction from earlier stages such as planning, design, or approval.

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