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Japanese symbol for “constructor”

Romaji: kouchikushi
constructor

In Japanese, constructor is , read (kouchikushi).

Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.

Meanings

  1. n constructor (comp)

Kanji and stroke order

posture, stance, appearance
on: コウ
kun: かま.える、かま.う
14 strokes · JLPT 2
fabricate, build, construct
on: チク
kun: きず.く
16 strokes · JLPT 2
child, sign of the rat, 11PM-1AM
on: シ、ス、ツ
kun: こ、-こ、ね
3 strokes · JLPT 4

Other Japanese words for “constructor”

WordReadingMeaning
けんちくぎょうしゃ kenchikugyoushabuilder; constructor
コンストラクタ konsutorakutaconstructor
こうさくいん kousakuinmaker; builder; constructor

Related words

Words that share a kanji.

WordReadingMeaning
けっこう kekkousplendid; nice; wonderful
こうぞう kouzoustructure; construction; makeup
こうせい kouseicomposition; construction; formation
きこう kikoumechanism; machinery
こうそう kousouplan; plot; idea
こうちく kouchikuconstruction; building; putting up
けんちく kenchikuconstruction; architecture (of buildings)
しんちく shinchikunew building; new construction
こども kodomochild; children

Data: JMdict (CC BY-SA 4.0); KANJIDIC2 (CC BY-SA 4.0); KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0); wordfreq (CC BY-SA 4.0 (data)). Retrieved 2026-10-22.