Japanese word

構造

Pronunciation

Romajikōzō

Meaning

  • nounstructure

Example

この建物の構造を調べます。ko no tate mono no kō zō o shira be ma su

I will check the structure of this building.

Illustration for 構造 (structure)

More examples

この橋の構造はとても丈夫です。ko no hashi no kō zō wa to te mo jō bu de su

The structure of this bridge is very strong.

Core concept

Shows the internal arrangement that allows a whole thing to exist and function.

Common phrases

  • 建物の構造tate mono no kō zō

    structure of a building

  • 構造を理解するkō zō o ri kai su ru

    understand the structure

  • 構造を説明するkō zō o setsu mei su ru

    explain the structure

Similar words

構成kōsei: The way separate parts are organized within a whole.
仕組みshikumi: The system of parts and actions that produces a result.
骨組みhonegumi: The supporting framework that gives shape and strength to a building or other thing.

Definition in Japanese

物事や建物などを構成する部分の組み合わせと、それらの関係。mono goto ya tate mono na do o kō sei su ru bu bun no ku mi a wa se to so re ra no kan kei

Word origin

構 (kō, "construct") and 造 (zō, "make") form 構造 (kōzō), a Sino-Japanese compound meaning "structure."

Usage tips

  • Japanese uses 構造 (kōzō) for the arrangement of parts inside buildings, machines, and other things, not only for visible shapes.

Other meanings

  • constructionnoun
  • frameworknoun

Related words

  • 構造化kōzōkastructuringnoun
  • 構造的kōzōtekistructuralna-adjective

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