Japanese

けんちくか
Meaning: architect
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

建
築
家

Example sentences

A famous architect designed this museum.
建築家は新しい家の図面を引いた。
The architect drew up the plans for the new house.
この会館は建築家によって設計された。
This hall was designed by an architect.
このビルの設計者は、成功した建築家だ。
The designer of this building is a successful architect.
市は、有名な建築家に新図書館の設計を委嘱した。
The city commissioned a famous architect to design the new library.
オルタはベルギーの建築家だった
Horta was a Belgian architect.

Usage Notes

Refers to a professional who designs buildings and oversees their construction.

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