Japanese word

築く

Pronunciation

Romajikizuku

Meaning

  • verbbuild

Example

毎日、友達との信頼を築きます。mai nichi tomo dachi to no shin rai o kizu ki ma su

I build trust with my friends every day.

Illustration for 築く (build)

More examples

私たちは時間をかけて良い関係を築きます。watashi ta chi wa ji kan o ka ke te yo i kan kei o kizu ki ma su

We build a good relationship over time.

Core concept

Describes creating something solid or lasting through steady effort, whether it is a structure, trust, or a position.

Common phrases

  • 信頼を築くshin rai o kizu ku

    build trust

  • 関係を築くkan kei o kizu ku

    build a relationship

  • 基盤を築くki ban o kizu ku

    build a foundation

Similar words

建てるtateru: To construct a building or other physical structure.
作るtsukuru: To create or produce an object, result, or relationship.
積み上げるtsumiageru: To develop a result gradually through repeated actions or efforts.

Definition in Japanese

物を積み重ねたり努力を重ねたりして、建物や信頼などをしっかり作り上げる。mono o tsu mi kasa ne ta ri do ryoku o kasa ne ta ri shi te tate mono ya shin rai na do o shi kka ri tsuku ri a ge ru

Word origin

築く (kizuku) is a native Japanese verb whose older form is きづく (kiduku); its modern form reflects the historical change of the d sound to z, while no deeper word formation is certain.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Japanese, 築く (kizuku) commonly applies to invisible results such as trust, relationships, careers, and reputations, not only buildings.

Other meanings

  • constructverb

Opposites

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