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構
構 (readings: こう, かま; Japanese kanji) means “structure / construct”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 構造 (structure).
What does 構 mean?
| Kanji | 構 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | structure / construct |
| Readings | こう, かま |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 構
構 is read こう or かま depending on the word.
Example words with 構
| Example | 構造 (structure) |
|---|
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Updated: 2026-07-14