Quick answer
建 is the kanji for "Build". A common reading is た.てる (tateru). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Build
Also : Erect · Construct · Establish
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 建 represents 'BUILD'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of build.
On-reading: けん — remember this sound by associating it with build. Kun-reading: た.てる.
Example Sentences
駅の前に新しい建物が建っています。
えきのまえにあたらしいたてものがたっています。
A new building stands in front of the station.
百年以上前に建てられたこの建物が、まだ現役で使われている。
ひゃくねんいじょうまえにたてられたこのたてものが、まだげんえきでつかわれている。
This building was built over 100 years ago and is still actively in use.
Vocabulary using 建
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