構: the kanji for structure; set up
構 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means structure; set up. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
構 is written in 14 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
構 has 3 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
コウ (kou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 構造こうぞう · kōzō | structure |
| 結構けっこう · kekkō | fine; splendid |
かまえる (kamaeru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 構えるかまえる · kamaeru | to set up; to take a stance |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- この建物の構造は複雑です。Kono tatemono no kōzō wa fukuzatsu desu.This building's structure is complicated.
- それで結構です。Sore de kekkō desu.That is fine.
- 彼は駅前に店を構えている。Kare wa ekimae ni mise o kamaete iru.He has a shop set up in front of the station.
- この組織の構造を見直した。Kono soshiki no kōzō o minaoshita.We reviewed the structure of this organization.
- もう少し待っても結構です。Mō sukoshi mattemo kekkō desu.It's fine even if I wait a little longer.
Questions about 構
How many strokes does 構 have?
構 is written in 14 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 構?
The on readings are kou (コウ). The kun readings are kamaeru (かまえる), kamau (かまう).
What JLPT level is 構?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
More JLPT N3 kanji
Study and communication
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 構
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.