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造

造·make, build, structure

On-yomi
ゾウ
Kun-yomi
つく(る)

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Stroke order

Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.

10 strokes, numbered in writing order. Data: KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0).

Common words

WordReadingMeaning
製造せいぞうmanufacturing
構造こうぞうstructure
建造物けんぞうぶつa structure, a building
造るつくるto build, to brew

Example sentences

  1. この工場は車を製造しています。

    このこうじょうはくるまをせいぞうしています。

    This factory manufactures cars.

  2. この家は木造です。

    このいえはもくぞうです。

    This house is made of wood.

  3. 古い橋の構造を詳しく調べている。

    ふるいはしのこうぞうをくわしくしらべている。

    They are examining the structure of the old bridge in detail.

Similar-looking kanji

Do not confuse these on the exam.

Common mistakes

  • Using 造る for small everyday things — 作る covers those; 造る is for large or industrial making
  • Reading 木造 as もくづくり — it is もくぞう

Memory aid

Picture it

A road (辶) plus 告 (announce) — you build something big enough that word of it travels.

Vocabulary using this kanji

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