築く

築く

"築く" means "to build" or "to construct."

In this sentence, "築く" refers to the process of building or establishing an intangible entity, such as a relationship or trust.

彼らは長い年月をかけて信頼関係を築いた。

They built a relationship of trust over many years.

Here, "築く" is used in the literal sense of constructing or physically building something, specifically a house.

その建築家は独創的なデザインの家を築いた。

The architect constructed a house with an innovative design.

In this context, "築く" means creating or establishing a foundational or systematic structure, in this case an economic base.

彼の指導の下で、経済的な基盤を築くことができた。

Under his guidance, they were able to establish a solid economic foundation.