Japanese

こうせい
Meaning: composition; structure; organization
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

構
成

Example sentences

It is necessary to rethink the structure of this thesis.
サッカーのチームは十一人の選手で構成されている。
A soccer team is composed of eleven players.
人体は約60パーセントの水分で構成されている。
The human body is composed of about 60% water.
人間の体は約37兆個の細胞で構成されている。
The human body is composed of about 37 trillion cells.
審査員は三人の専門家で構成されている。
The panel of judges consists of three experts.
フランスの国旗は、青、白、赤の三色で構成されている。
The French national flag is composed of three colors: blue, white, and red.
本州は、日本列島の主要な部分を構成する最大の島です。
Honshu is the largest island that forms the main part of the Japanese archipelago.
漢字は偏や旁などの部首から構成されている。
Kanji are composed of radicals such as 'hen' (left side) and 'tsukuri' (right side).
空気のおよそ八割は窒素で構成されている。
About 80% of air is composed of nitrogen.
東方の青龍は、七つの星宿から構成されている。
The Azure Dragon of the East is composed of seven constellations/mansions.

Usage Notes

Refers to the assembly of elements into a unified whole. Often used for family structures, organizations, or artistic compositions.

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