Vocabulary

What does 築く (きずく, kizuku) mean?

築く (きずく, kizuku) means to build, to establish.

Quick facts
Readingきずく
Romajikizuku
Part of speechgodan verb, transitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
きずく
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonkizuku

to build, to establish

  1. 1godan verb · transitive to build; to construct; to erect
  2. 2godan verb · transitive to build up (a reputation, position, fortune, etc.); to establish (a relationship, household, tradition, etc.); to lay (a foundation)

Example sentences

  • The two of them built a new life together.

  • I've built up trust with him over a long time.

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