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建設

Reading

Kana: けんせつ
Romaji: kensetsu
Kana
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Definition

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construction; establishment

Kanji

Readings: ケン、 コン、 た.てる、 た.て、 -だ.て、 た.つ
Meaning: build
Readings: セツ、 もう.ける
Meanings: establishment, provision, prepare

Example Sentences

建設的(けんせつてき)提案(ていあん)だよ。
➥That's a constructive suggestion!
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その(あたら)しい(はし)建設中(けんせつちゅう)だ。
➥The new bridge is under construction.
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その(はし)はまだ建設中(けんせつちゅう)です。
➥The bridge is still under construction.
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その鉄道(てつどう)(こん)建設中(けんせつちゅう)だ。
➥The railroad is now in the process of construction.
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(あたら)しい校舎(こうしゃ)建設中(けんせつちゅう)です。
➥A new school building is under construction.
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そのビルは現在(げんざい)建設中(けんせつちゅう)だ。
➥The building is under construction.
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