(にきゅうけんちくし)

にきゅうけんちくし
noun
second-class licensed architect
1. second-class licensed architect
The second level of architect certification in Japan, issued by prefectural governments. Holders are qualified to design smaller buildings, primarily residential structures up to a certain size.
二級建築士(にきゅうけんちくし)免許(めんきょ)取得(しゅとく)した。
I obtained my second-class architect license.
二級建築士(にきゅうけんちくし)住宅(じゅうたく)設計(せっけい)担当(たんとう)できる。
A second-class architect can be in charge of designing residences.
大規模(だいきぼ)商業施設(しょうぎょうしせつ)設計(せっけい)には、二級建築士(にきゅうけんちくし)ではなく(なく)一級建築士(いっきゅうけんちくし)必要(ひつよう)だ。
For designing large-scale commercial facilities, a first-class architect is required, not a second-class one.

The lower of the two main architect license levels in Japan (compared to 一級建築士(いっきゅうけんちくし)). The license is issued at the prefectural level, while 一級建築士 is a national license.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 二級建築士(にきゅうけんちくし)試験(しけん): second-class architect examination
  • 二級建築士(にきゅうけんちくし)事務所(じむしょ): second-class architect firm
  • 二級建築士(にきゅうけんちくし)資格(しかく): second-class architect qualification