This is the 288th most frequent Japanese word.
づくり
"づくり" means "making" or "crafting."
In this sentence, "づくり" (tsukuri) is used to indicate the act or process of creating or building. It is a suffix attached to the noun '家' (home), indicating the process of crafting or constructing it.
家づくりが大切です。
Building a home is important.
In this context, "づくり" signifies the ongoing process of developing or shaping a concept, with 'キャリア' (career) being the object under development.
キャリアづくりには時間がかかります。
Building a career takes time.
Here, "づくり" is used to describe the act of establishing or forming something abstract, such as '信頼関係' (trust relationships), emphasizing the constructive nature of the activity.