Meaning and Usage
"構成" (こうせい) refers to the way something is organized or composed. It can describe the structure of texts, teams, machines, or any system made up of parts.
Common Contexts
You will often see "構成" used when talking about the composition of written works, organizational structures, or the components that make up an object.
Collocations and Patterns
- "文章の構成" (composition of a text): used when discussing how a text is organized.
- "チームの構成" (team organization): refers to how members are arranged or roles assigned.
- "〜で構成されている" (is composed of ~): a common grammatical pattern to describe what something consists of.
Register and Nuance
"構成" is a neutral, formal noun often used in academic, business, or technical contexts. It is not casual but common in everyday professional conversation.
Learner Tips
A common confusion is mixing "構成" with "構造" (こうぞう), which also means structure but often refers more to physical or mechanical structure rather than organizational or abstract composition. Use "構成" when focusing on how parts are arranged or organized conceptually.