also: ちくこう
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
harbor construction; port building
Refers to the act or process of constructing a harbor or port. Can be used as a noun or with する to mean 'to build a harbor'.
この地域では築港工事が進められている。
Harbor construction work is underway in this area.
政府は新しい港を築
The government announced a plan to build a new port.
noun
man-made harbor; artificial port
Refers to a harbor that has been constructed by humans, as opposed to a natural harbor. Often used in contrast with 天然港 (natural harbor).
横浜港は代表的な築港です。
Yokohama Port is a typical man-made harbor.