How do you read 建て?

建て is read ～だて (date).

How do you write 建て in romaji?

建て is written date in romaji.

建～だて

Q: What JLPT level is 建て?

建て is a JLPT N4 word (upper beginner).

～だて · date

JLPT N4 › verb

Indicates storeys, structures, or materials used in a building

indicates denomination
contract, commitment

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建Build 音けん・こん訓た.てる・た.て JLPT N4 · 9 strokes

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Words that share a kanji

封建ほうけんfeudalistic 建物たてものbuilding 建て～だて~ storied, separate housing 建つたつto stand; to be built (v.i.), to erect, to be erected 再建さいけん(temple or shrine) rebuilding 建設けんせつconstruction, foundation

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What does 建て mean?

Indicates storeys, structures, or materials used in a building. It can also mean: indicates denomination; contract, commitment.

How do you pronounce 建て?

～だて (date). Press Listen above to hear it.

What JLPT level is 建て?

JLPT N4 — upper beginner. See the JLPT N4 guide.

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