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構
Construct, Structure
かまう (kamau), かまえる (kamaeru)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
構 is found in important words such as 構造 (structure), 機構 (mechanism), and 結構 (splendid; 'that's enough'). Although 結構 originally meant 'well-constructed,' today it often means 'fine' or 'no thank you.'
Memory Trick
Imagine workers carefully building the framework of a house. That sturdy structure reminds you of 構.
Readings
Onyomi: コウ (kou)
Kunyomi: かまう (kamau), かまえる (kamaeru)
Example Words
構造
こうぞう (kouzou)
Structure
結構
けっこう (kekkou)
Splendid; no thank you
機構
きこう (kikou)
Mechanism
構える
かまえる (kamaeru)
To set up
Example Sentence
新しい家を構えました。
あたらしい いえ を かまえました。
atarashii ie o kamaemashita
They established a new home.