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VocabJLPT N2

construction

NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. construction
2. building

A noun meaning "construction" or "building up," used in contexts like building systems, frameworks, relationships, or infrastructure. It is more abstract than physical construction and often appears in business or technical settings.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Panicking now won't help — you can't build trust overnight.

Sentence 2

My boss told me, "Building the team's foundation is your job."

Sentence 3

The only way to build trust is to keep your promises, again and again.

Sentence 4

Her words built something new inside me — a whole new set of values.

Sentence 5

Why did you decide to establish an overseas office now, of all times?