noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
construction; building; erection
Formal use for constructing or putting up a physical structure, especially something engineered, defensive, or large-scale; everyday buildings are often described with 建設 instead.
軍は国境沿いに防御陣地を構築した。
The army constructed defensive positions along the border.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
building; creation; formulation; system architecture
Very common for creating or designing an abstract framework, such as a system, database, theory, agreement, organization, or relationship. Often translates as "build," "develop," or "formulate" depending on the object.
新しい顧客管理システムを構築する。
We will build a new customer management system.
まず取引先との信頼関係を構築する必要がある。
First, we need to build a relationship of trust with our business partners.
彼女は独自の理論を構築した。
She formulated her own theory.