建築中(けんちくちゅう)

けんちくちゅう
noun
under construction (of buildings)
1. under construction; being built
Indicates that a building or architectural structure is currently being constructed. Commonly seen on signs at construction sites.
この建物(たてもの)は建築中(けんちくちゅう)です。
This building is under construction.
建築中(けんちくちゅう)のマンションが駅前(えきまえ)に増(ふ)えている。
Apartment buildings under construction are increasing in front of the station.
建築中(けんちくちゅう)のため、この道路(どうろ)は通行止(つうこうど)めになっています。
Due to construction, this road is closed to traffic.

Composed of 建築(けんちく) (architecture, construction of buildings) + 中(ちゅう) (in the middle of, during). Specifically refers to the construction of buildings and structures, as opposed to 工事中(こうじちゅう) which covers all types of construction work including road work and repairs.

The suffix 中(ちゅう) attaches to many nouns to indicate an ongoing state: 営業中(えいぎょうちゅう) (open for business), 準備中(じゅんびちゅう) (in preparation), 修理中(しゅうりちゅう) (under repair).

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 建築中(けんちくちゅう)の建物(たてもの): building under construction
  • 建築中(けんちくちゅう)のマンション: apartment building under construction
  • 現在(げんざい)建築中(けんちくちゅう): currently under construction

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 工事中(こうじちゅう): under construction/repair — broader, includes road work, renovations, repairs
  • 建設中(けんせつちゅう): under construction — very similar, slightly more formal; used for large-scale projects
  • 改装中(かいそうちゅう): under renovation — for remodeling existing structures
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