構造

• Reading: こうぞう
• Romaji: kouzou
• Kanji breakdown: 構 (kou) — construct, build; 造 (zou) — create, make
• Pronunciation: /ko.ɯ.zo.ɯ/

Meaning

Structure; construction; framework; organizational pattern.

A noun used to describe the way something is built or organized, whether physical or abstract. Common in architecture, science, and social analysis. Often modified by adjectives or used in compounds like 構造的 (structural).

Examples

1. この建物の構造はとても丈夫だ。 The structure of this building is very sturdy.
2. 文の構造を分析する授業を受けた。 I took a class on analyzing sentence structure.
3. 社会の構造が大きく変わってきている。 The structure of society has been changing significantly.

Usage Guide

Context: architecture, science, social analysis

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Composed of 構 (construct, build) and 造 (create, make). Both kanji relate to building and creating, emphasizing the deliberate assembly of parts into a whole.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal