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建
建 (readings: けん, た; Japanese kanji) means “build”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 建物 (building).
What does 建 mean?
| Kanji | 建 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | build |
| Readings | けん, た |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 建
建 is read けん or た depending on the word.
Example words with 建
| Example | 建物 (building) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14