Japanese word

建設

Pronunciation

Romajikensetsu

Meaning

  • nounconstruction

Example

この町に新しい学校を建設します。ko no machi ni atara shi i gak kō o ken setsu shi ma su

We will build a new school in this town.

Illustration for 建設 (construction)

More examples

予算が決まれば、駅の近くで建設を始めます。yo san ga ki ma re ba eki no chika ku de ken setsu o haji me ma su

Once the budget is decided, we will start construction near the station.

Core concept

Describes the process of bringing a large structure or organized system into existence through planned work.

Common phrases

  • 建設計画ken setsu kei kaku

    construction plan

  • 建設現場ken setsu gen ba

    construction site

  • 建設費ken setsu hi

    construction cost

Similar words

建築kenchiku: The design and building of structures, especially buildings.
工事kōji: Work carried out to build, repair, or improve a structure or facility.

Definition in Japanese

建物や施設を造ることや、組織・制度などを新たに作ること。tate mono ya shi setsu o tsuku ru ko to ya so shiki sei do na do o ara ta ni tsuku ru ko to

Word origin

建設 (kensetsu) combines 建 (ken, "build") with 設 (setsu, "establish"), so its form connects making a structure with setting something up.

Usage tips

  • The English word construction commonly appears in signs such as "under construction," which indicates that a building or facility is still being built.

Other meanings

  • establishmentnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 建設的kensetsutekiconstructivena-adjective

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