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A2 noun #4,000 よく出る 10分で読める

빌딩

bilding 上位4,000

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解説 빌딩 in your Level:

At the A1 level, '빌딩' (bilding) is a very easy word to learn because it sounds almost exactly like the English word 'building'. It is a noun used to describe the large structures you see in a city. Beginners should focus on identifying buildings and using simple adjectives like '커요' (is big) or '높아요' (is tall). For example, '빌딩이 커요' means 'The building is big'. You will often see this word on signs or hear it when people point out landmarks. At this stage, don't worry too much about the difference between '빌딩' and '건물'. Just remember that '빌딩' is usually a big, modern tower. It is a helpful word for basic navigation, like saying '빌딩 앞에 있어요' (I am in front of the building). Learning this word early helps you describe the urban environment around you in Korea.

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At the A2 level, you should start using '빌딩' in more complex sentences and understand its role in giving directions. You can combine it with location particles like '-에' (at/in) and '-에서' (at - for actions). For instance, '빌딩에서 일해요' (I work in the building). You should also learn to use basic counters. While '개' (general counter) is okay, knowing that '동' is used for building units is helpful. You might also start to see how '빌딩' is used as a landmark: '파란 빌딩 옆으로 가세요' (Go to the side of the blue building). At this level, you should be able to distinguish '빌딩' (modern/commercial) from '집' (home). You can also use it to describe your city or neighborhood, such as '우리 동네에는 높은 빌딩이 없어요' (There are no tall buildings in my neighborhood).

At the B1 level, you can use '빌딩' in the context of daily life, work, and social issues. You should understand specific terms like '빌딩 옥상' (building rooftop) or '지하 주차장' (underground parking lot). You can discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living or working in a '빌딩 숲' (building forest/urban jungle). At this stage, you should be comfortable using the verb '짓다' (to build) in its irregular form '지어요'. You might also hear '빌딩' in the context of '부동산' (real estate), a very popular topic in Korea. For example, '그 연예인은 빌딩을 사서 화제가 되었어요' (That celebrity became a hot topic for buying a building). You can use '빌딩' to talk about your workplace environment or the development of a city, using more varied grammar like '-기 때문에' (because) or '-(으)면서' (while).

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At the B2 level, you should understand the cultural and economic nuances associated with '빌딩'. This includes the 'Building Owner' (빌딩주) culture and the social status it represents. You should be able to use more technical terms like '건축' (architecture), '설계' (design), and '시공' (construction) in relation to '빌딩'. You can participate in discussions about urban heat islands caused by '빌딩' or the '빌딩풍' (building wind) effect. Your vocabulary should expand to include synonyms like '마천루' (skyscraper) for more formal writing. You should also be able to understand news reports about '빌딩 매매' (building transactions) and how they affect the economy. At this level, you can use '빌딩' in hypothetical scenarios using '-었다면' or '-(으)ㄹ 텐데', such as '내가 빌딩 주인이라면 가난한 사람들을 도울 텐데' (If I were a building owner, I would help poor people).

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At the C1 level, '빌딩' is used in sophisticated discussions about architecture, urban sociology, and economics. You can analyze how '빌딩' designs reflect Korean modern history and the rapid transition from traditional styles to Western-inspired glass towers. You should be able to use the word in academic or professional contexts, discussing '빌딩 자동화 시스템' (Building Automation Systems) or '친환경 빌딩' (Eco-friendly buildings). You can understand metaphors where '빌딩' represents the cold, impersonal nature of modern society. Your usage of the word should be precise, distinguishing between '주상복합 빌딩' (mixed-use residential and commercial buildings) and '오피스 전용 빌딩' (office-only buildings). You can write essays or give presentations on the impact of '초고층 빌딩' (super-tall buildings) on the city skyline and the environment, using advanced connective endings and honorifics appropriately.

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At the C2 level, you have a near-native grasp of '빌딩' and its place in the Korean lexicon. You can appreciate literary descriptions of '빌딩' in modern Korean poetry or novels, where they might symbolize human ambition, isolation, or the passage of time. You understand the deepest cultural memes, such as the 'Building Owner' jokes, and can use them with perfect timing and tone. You can engage in high-level debates about urban planning policy, the 'Skyline Law', and the ethics of '빌딩' development in historical areas. You can use the word in complex idiomatic expressions and understand its role in the history of Korean capitalism. Your speech is fluid, and you can switch between the generic '건물', the modern '빌딩', and the poetic '마천루' based on the specific register and emotional weight of your message. You can even discuss the etymological journey of the word from English to a central pillar of Korean identity.

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빌딩 30秒で

빌딩 means building, specifically a large, modern, or commercial high-rise structure in an urban setting.
It is a loanword from English, pronounced as 'bilding' in Korean phonology.
Commonly used as landmarks for directions and symbols of wealth and urban development.
Distinct from '집' (house) and '빌라' (small residential block).

The Korean word 빌딩 (bilding) is a loanword directly derived from the English word 'building'. However, in the Korean linguistic landscape, its usage is slightly more specific than its English counterpart. While 'building' in English can refer to any structure with a roof and walls, 빌딩 usually evokes the image of a large, multi-story, modern commercial or office structure, often made of concrete, glass, and steel. You wouldn't typically call a small traditional Korean house (Hanok) or a tiny shed a '빌딩'. Instead, this word is reserved for the skyscrapers of Gangnam, the office blocks of Yeouido, and the bustling commercial centers of Seoul. It represents modernity, urbanization, and often, wealth. In Korean society, owning a '빌딩' is seen as the ultimate symbol of financial success, leading to the popular humorous saying that the only person higher than God (the Creator) is the '빌딩주' (building owner).

Visual Nuance: When a Korean speaker says '빌딩', they are usually thinking of a structure with at least five to ten floors, likely housing offices, banks, or medical clinics.
Urban Context: The term is central to the concept of '빌딩 숲' (building forest), which describes a dense skyline of high-rises typical of modern Seoul.

서울역 근처에는 높은 빌딩들이 아주 많습니다. (There are many tall buildings near Seoul Station.)

The nuance of 빌딩 also carries a sense of business and public life. While an '아파트' (apartment) is where you live, a '빌딩' is where you work, shop, or visit a doctor. This distinction is crucial for learners. If you are looking for a residential building, you might use '건물' (a generic term) or specific residential terms like '빌라' or '아파트', but if you are pointing out a skyscraper, '빌딩' is the most natural choice. It is a word that captures the rapid economic growth of Korea, often referred to as the 'Miracle on the Han River', where sprawling fields were replaced by shimmering glass towers in just a few decades.

그 빌딩 1층에 스타벅스가 있어요. (There is a Starbucks on the first floor of that building.)

In professional settings, you might hear '빌딩 관리' (building management) or '빌딩 매매' (building sales/real estate). The word is versatile but always maintains its association with the 'big and modern'. Understanding this word helps learners navigate Korean cities, where '빌딩' names often serve as landmarks for directions. 'Go straight until the Samsung Building and turn right' is a common way to give instructions in Seoul.

Economic Symbolism: In K-Dramas, the 'Building Owner' is a common trope representing the peak of the social hierarchy.

나중에 돈을 많이 벌어서 강남에 빌딩을 사고 싶어요. (I want to earn a lot of money and buy a building in Gangnam later.)

Using 빌딩 in a sentence is relatively straightforward because it functions as a standard noun. However, to sound natural, you must pair it with the correct particles and verbs. When describing the location of a building, use the particle '-이/가' (subject) or '-은/는' (topic). When you are doing something to the building, such as building it or buying it, use '-을/를' (object). Because '빌딩' is a loanword, it doesn't change its form based on politeness levels, but the verbs attached to it will. For example, '빌딩이 커요' (The building is big - polite) vs '빌딩이 큽니다' (The building is big - formal).

Grammar: Location: Use '빌딩 앞에' (in front of the building) or '빌딩 뒤에' (behind the building) to give directions.

우리 회사는 저 파란색 빌딩 안에 있어요. (Our company is inside that blue building over there.)

One interesting aspect of using 빌딩 is how it combines with numbers. When referring to a specific building by its name or height, you might say '63빌딩' (Yuk-sam bilding) or '100층 빌딩' (Baek-cheung bilding - 100-story building). The counter for buildings in a general sense is '동' (dong) or '채' (chae), but for modern office '빌딩', '동' is more common in administrative or architectural contexts. For example, '빌딩 세 동' (three building blocks). In casual conversation, people often just use '개' (gae) as a general counter.

이 빌딩은 서울에서 가장 높은 건물 중 하나예요. (This building is one of the tallest buildings in Seoul.)

When talking about the construction of a building, the verb '짓다' (to build/construct) is used. However, '짓다' is an irregular verb (s-irregular). So, 'I am building a building' becomes '빌딩을 지어요'. For a more formal or technical term, '건축하다' (to architect/construct) or '준공하다' (to complete construction) can be used. If a building is being demolished, the verb '허물다' or '철거하다' is used. Understanding these verb pairings will make your Korean sound much more sophisticated and accurate.

Common Verbs: 세우다 (to erect/set up), 올리다 (to raise/build up), 관리하다 (to manage).

정부는 도심에 새로운 빌딩을 세울 계획입니다. (The government plans to erect a new building in the city center.)

Finally, when using 빌딩 as a landmark, it often takes the possessive form or acts as a compound noun. For example, '빌딩 옥상' (building rooftop) or '빌딩 지하' (building basement). These are essential terms for navigating the multi-layered world of Korean urban architecture, where one '빌딩' might contain a gym in the basement, a bank on the first floor, and a garden on the roof.

You will hear 빌딩 everywhere in Korean urban life. It is most frequently heard in business districts like Gangnam, Gwanghwamun, and Yeouido. If you are taking a taxi in Seoul, the driver might ask, '어느 빌딩으로 가세요?' (Which building are you going to?). In this context, '빌딩' is a crucial identifier. Many buildings in Korea are named after the companies that own them or the neighborhood they are in, such as '교보빌딩' (Kyobo Building) or '삼성이십일빌딩' (Samsung 21 Building).

News and Media: News reports often use '빌딩' when discussing real estate prices, urban development, or architectural achievements.

최근 강남 지역의 빌딩 가격이 급등하고 있습니다. (Recently, the prices of buildings in the Gangnam area are skyrocketing.)

In K-Dramas and variety shows, '빌딩' is often mentioned in the context of wealth and success. Celebrities are frequently interviewed about their '빌딩 재테크' (building real estate investment). If a famous singer buys a building in Cheongdam-dong, it becomes national news. This cultural obsession with '빌딩' ownership stems from the stability of land value in Korea's limited geographic space. Therefore, when you hear '빌딩' in a social context, it often carries an undertone of aspiration or envy.

와, 저 빌딩 진짜 멋있다! 누가 주인일까? (Wow, that building is really cool! I wonder who the owner is?)

Public transport announcements also use the word. For example, '이번 정류장은 상공회의소, 신한은행 빌딩 앞입니다' (This stop is in front of the Chamber of Commerce and Shinhan Bank Building). In this way, '빌딩' becomes a linguistic anchor in the physical world. Even in weather reports, you might hear about '빌딩풍' (building wind), which refers to the strong gusts of wind that funnel between tall skyscrapers, a common phenomenon in dense urban areas like Busan's Marine City.

Daily Life: Office workers often say, '빌딩 1층에서 만나요' (Let's meet on the 1st floor of the building).

점심 먹고 빌딩 주변을 한 바퀴 산책했어요. (After lunch, I took a walk around the building.)

One of the most common mistakes English speakers make when using 빌딩 is over-applying it to every structure. In English, a house is a building, a garage is a building, and a skyscraper is a building. In Korean, if you call a small one-story house a '빌딩', people will likely think you are being sarcastic or that you don't know the word '집' (house). Remember that '빌딩' implies scale and commercial use. If you are talking about a residential structure that isn't a high-rise, use '건물' (generic) or '주택' (house/residence).

Mistake 1: Generalizing: Using '빌딩' for small houses or villas. Correct: '건물' or '집'.

우리 할머니 빌딩은 시골에 있어요. (Incorrect if it's a small house)
우리 할머니 집은 시골에 있어요. (Correct)

Another mistake is the confusion between 빌딩 and '빌라' (villa). In English, a villa sounds like a luxury mansion. In Korea, a '빌라' is usually a 4-5 story residential building with multiple units, often considered more modest than an '아파트'. Beginners sometimes mix up '빌딩' and '빌라' because they both start with '빌'. If you tell someone you live in a '빌딩', they will think you live in a commercial office tower (which is rare), whereas if you live in a small apartment block, you should say '빌라' or '아파트'.

저는 빌딩에 살아요 (I live in a building - sounds like you live in an office)
저는 아파트에 살아요 (I live in an apartment - natural).

Finally, learners often forget that '빌딩' is a noun and needs a counter when being specific. You cannot just say '빌딩 삼' (Building Three) to mean three buildings; you must say '빌딩 세 개' or '빌딩 세 동'. Also, be careful with the word '건물' (geonmul). While '건물' and '빌딩' are often interchangeable, '건물' is the broader category. All '빌딩' are '건물', but not all '건물' are '빌딩'. Using '건물' is always safe, but using '빌딩' is more descriptive of a modern, tall structure.

Mistake 2: Counter Usage: Saying '빌딩 두' instead of '빌딩 두 채' or '빌딩 두 개'.

저기 빌딩 두 채가 나란히 서 있네요. (Two buildings are standing side by side over there.)

To truly master Korean, you need to know the alternatives to 빌딩 and when to use them. The most common alternative is 건물 (geonmul). This is the pure Sino-Korean word for 'building' (建物). It is more formal and generic. While '빌딩' sounds modern and Western, '건물' is the standard term used in legal documents, news, and everyday speech for any structure. If you aren't sure if a structure is big enough to be called a '빌딩', '건물' is your safest bet.

빌딩 vs 건물: '빌딩' is usually commercial/modern/tall. '건물' is any physical structure.
빌라 vs 아파트: '빌라' is a small multi-unit residence (4-5 floors). '아파트' is a large residential complex.

이 건물은 100년 전에 지어졌어요. (This building was built 100 years ago. - Use '건물' for old structures.)

Another related word is 마천루 (macheonru). This is the literary word for 'skyscraper' (literally 'sky-scraping tower'). You will see this in newspaper headlines or books rather than hearing it in casual conversation. If you want to emphasize the extreme height of a building, you might call it a 고층 빌딩 (gocheung bilding), which literally means 'high-floor building'. On the opposite end, a 단층 건물 (dancheung geonmul) is a one-story building.

뉴욕에는 멋진 마천루가 정말 많아요. (There are so many wonderful skyscrapers in New York.)

Finally, consider 오피스텔 (opisutel). This is a uniquely Korean portmanteau of 'office' and 'hotel'. It refers to a type of building that contains units that can be used as both an office and a residence. Many young professionals in Korea live in '오피스텔' buildings. If you are describing where you live and it's a modern studio-style building, '오피스텔' is more accurate than '빌딩'. Understanding these distinctions helps you navigate the complex world of Korean urban planning and real estate.

Summary of Alternatives: 건물 (General), 주택 (House), 상가 (Shopping complex), 고층 빌딩 (High-rise), 오피스텔 (Studio building).

학교 앞에 새로운 상가 건물이 들어섰어요. (A new commercial building has been built in front of the school.)

How Formal Is It?

豆知識

In Korea, the term '빌딩' became popular during the 1970s and 80s as skyscrapers began to define the skyline of Seoul, symbolizing the 'Miracle on the Han River'.

発音ガイド

UK /ˈbɪldɪŋ/

US /ˈbɪldɪŋ/

Stress is on the first syllable '빌' (Bil).

韻が合う語

필딩 (Fielding) 실링 (Ceiling/Sealing) 힐링 (Healing) 킬링 (Killing) 딜링 (Dealing) 밀링 (Milling) 링 (Ring) 싱 (Sing)

よくある間違い

Pronouncing it as 'Pilding' (필딩) instead of 'Bilding'.
Over-emphasizing the 'ng' sound at the end.
Using the English 'ui' sound instead of the Korean 'i' (ㅣ).
Adding an extra vowel sound at the end (e.g., 'bilding-eu').
Not making the 'l' sound clear enough (빌).

難易度

読解 1/5

Very easy to read as it is a phonetic loanword.

ライティング 1/5

Simple characters and short length.

スピーキング 2/5

Easy, but requires correct Korean phonology for the 'l' and 'ng'.

リスニング 1/5

Easily recognizable due to similarity to English.

次に学ぶべきこと

前提知識

집 (House) 크다 (Big) 높다 (Tall) 있다 (To be/exist) 가다 (To go)

次に学ぶ

건물 (Building - general) 아파트 (Apartment) 사무실 (Office) 층 (Floor/Level) 엘리베이터 (Elevator)

上級

부동산 (Real estate) 건축학 (Architecture) 도심 (City center) 임대차 (Lease) 용적률 (Floor area ratio)

知っておくべき文法

Noun + -이/가 (Subject Particle)

빌딩이 높아요.

Noun + -을/를 (Object Particle)

빌딩을 지어요.

Noun + -에서 (Location of action)

빌딩에서 일해요.

Irregular Verb '짓다' (to build)

빌딩을 지어요. (not 짓어요)

Number + Counter '동' or '개'

빌딩 두 동 / 빌딩 세 개

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レベル別の例文

저 빌딩은 아주 높아요.

That building is very tall.

Adjective '높아요' (is tall) describes the noun '빌딩'.

빌딩 안에 식당이 있어요.

There is a restaurant inside the building.

Particle '안에' indicates location inside.

이 빌딩은 예뻐요.

This building is pretty.

Demonstrative '이' (this) points to a nearby building.

빌딩 앞에 차가 많아요.

There are many cars in front of the building.

Particle '앞에' indicates location in front.

저기 큰 빌딩이 보여요.

I see a big building over there.

Verb '보여요' means 'to be seen' or 'to see'.

우리 아빠는 빌딩에서 일해요.

My dad works in a building.

Particle '에서' indicates the place where an action occurs.

빌딩이 몇 층이에요?

How many floors is the building?

Question word '몇 층' asks for the number of floors.

서울에는 빌딩이 정말 많아요.

There are really many buildings in Seoul.

Adverb '정말' (really) emphasizes '많아요' (are many).

학교 옆에 새 빌딩을 지어요.

They are building a new building next to the school.

Verb '지어요' is the present tense of '짓다' (to build).

빌딩 1층에서 만날까요?

Shall we meet on the 1st floor of the building?

Ending '-(으)ㄹ까요?' is used to make a suggestion.

이 빌딩은 유리로 되어 있어요.

This building is made of glass.

Expression '-(으)로 되어 있다' means 'to be made of'.

빌딩 옥상에서 경치를 구경했어요.

I looked at the view from the building rooftop.

Noun '옥상' means rooftop.

어제 그 빌딩 지하에 갔어요.

I went to the basement of that building yesterday.

Noun '지하' means basement/underground.

빌딩 주차장이 너무 좁아요.

The building parking lot is too narrow.

Adjective '좁아요' means 'is narrow/cramped'.

저 빌딩은 밤에도 불이 켜져 있어요.

The lights are on in that building even at night.

Phrase '불이 켜져 있다' means 'the lights are on'.

길을 잃으면 저 높은 빌딩을 찾으세요.

If you get lost, look for that tall building.

Ending '-(으)면' means 'if'.

빌딩 숲 사이로 해가 지고 있어요.

The sun is setting between the forest of buildings.

Metaphor '빌딩 숲' (building forest) refers to a dense city area.

이 빌딩은 에너지 절약형 건물이에요.

This building is an energy-saving building.

Compound '에너지 절약형' means 'energy-saving type'.

빌딩 관리실에 가서 열쇠를 받으세요.

Go to the building management office and get the key.

Noun '관리실' means management office.

최근에 우리 동네에 낡은 빌딩을 허물었어요.

Recently, they tore down an old building in our neighborhood.

Verb '허물다' means to tear down or demolish.

빌딩 임대료가 너무 비싸서 이사 가기로 했어요.

The building rent is so expensive that we decided to move.

Noun '임대료' means rent (for commercial spaces).

이 빌딩은 지진에도 견딜 수 있게 설계되었어요.

This building is designed to withstand earthquakes.

Verb '견디다' means to endure/withstand.

빌딩 입구에서 보안 요원이 검사를 해요.

A security guard conducts checks at the building entrance.

Noun '보안 요원' means security guard.

점심시간에는 빌딩 주변이 직장인들로 붐벼요.

During lunch, the area around the building is crowded with office workers.

Verb '붐비다' means to be crowded.

초고층 빌딩이 완공되면 도시의 랜드마크가 될 것입니다.

When the super-tall building is completed, it will become a city landmark.

Noun '초고층 빌딩' means super high-rise building.

빌딩 사이의 좁은 골목길에 숨은 맛집이 많아요.

There are many hidden famous restaurants in the narrow alleys between buildings.

Noun '골목길' means alleyway.

빌딩풍 때문에 우산이 뒤집어질 뻔했어요.

Because of the building wind, my umbrella almost flipped inside out.

Noun '빌딩풍' refers to wind gusts caused by tall buildings.

그는 무리하게 대출을 받아 빌딩을 샀다가 낭패를 보았다.

He faced trouble after taking out an excessive loan to buy a building.

Adverb '무리하게' means excessively or beyond one's means.

빌딩 외벽을 유리로 마감하여 현대적인 느낌을 줍니다.

The building's exterior is finished with glass, giving it a modern feel.

Noun '외벽' means exterior wall.

화재 시 빌딩 내의 비상구를 신속하게 찾아야 합니다.

In case of fire, you must quickly find the emergency exits inside the building.

Noun '비상구' means emergency exit.

이 빌딩은 역사적 가치를 인정받아 보존하기로 결정되었습니다.

It was decided to preserve this building as its historical value was recognized.

Verb '보존하다' means to preserve.

빌딩 옥상에 정원을 조성하여 휴식 공간을 마련했습니다.

A garden was created on the building rooftop to provide a rest area.

Verb '조성하다' means to create or establish (a space/environment).

도시 재생 사업의 일환으로 노후화된 빌딩들을 리모델링하고 있습니다.

As part of the urban regeneration project, aging buildings are being remodeled.

Noun '노후화' refers to the process of becoming old or obsolete.

빌딩의 공실률이 높아지면서 지역 경제에 대한 우려가 커지고 있다.

As the building vacancy rate rises, concerns about the local economy are growing.

Noun '공실률' means vacancy rate.

최첨단 IT 기술이 접목된 스마트 빌딩은 효율적인 자원 관리를 가능케 합니다.

Smart buildings integrated with cutting-edge IT technology enable efficient resource management.

Verb '접목되다' means to be integrated or grafted.

빌딩 숲의 삭막함을 해소하기 위해 벽면 녹화 사업이 추진되고 있다.

To resolve the desolateness of the building forest, vertical gardening projects are being promoted.

Noun '삭막함' means desolateness or bleakness.

고층 빌딩이 주변 주택가의 일조권을 침해한다는 민원이 제기되었습니다.

Complaints were raised that high-rise buildings infringe on the sunlight rights of nearby residential areas.

Noun '일조권' refers to the right to enjoy sunlight.

건축가는 빌딩의 실용성뿐만 아니라 심미적 조화까지 고려해야 합니다.

Architects must consider not only the practicality of the building but also its aesthetic harmony.

Structure 'A뿐만 아니라 B' means 'not only A but also B'.

빌딩의 하중을 견디기 위해 기초 공사가 무엇보다 중요합니다.

Foundation work is more important than anything else to withstand the load of the building.

Noun '하중' means load or weight (in engineering).

거대한 빌딩 숲 속에서 인간은 때때로 소외감을 느끼기도 한다.

In the middle of a forest of giant buildings, humans sometimes feel a sense of alienation.

Noun '소외감' means a sense of alienation or being left out.

마천루의 화려한 불빛 뒤에는 도시 빈민들의 고단한 삶이 가려져 있다.

Behind the brilliant lights of the skyscrapers, the weary lives of the urban poor are hidden.

Noun '마천루' is a poetic term for skyscraper.

빌딩의 숲을 가로지르는 바람 소리가 마치 거대 도시의 한숨처럼 들렸다.

The sound of the wind cutting through the forest of buildings sounded like the sigh of a giant city.

Metaphor comparing wind sound to a 'sigh' (한숨).

자본주의의 욕망이 층층이 쌓여 거대한 빌딩이라는 괴물을 만들어냈다.

The desires of capitalism piled up layer by layer to create a monster called a giant building.

Abstract usage where the building symbolizes 'desire' (욕망).

그 빌딩은 시대의 변화를 묵묵히 지켜봐 온 역사의 산 증인이다.

That building is a living witness to history that has silently watched the changes of the times.

Personification of a building as a 'witness' (증인).

공간의 효율성을 극대화한 빌딩 설계는 현대 건축의 정수를 보여준다.

Building design that maximizes space efficiency shows the essence of modern architecture.

Noun '정수' means essence or the very best part.

빌딩 옥상의 안테나는 끊임없이 세상과 소통하려는 현대인의 몸부림 같다.

The antennas on the building rooftop are like the struggles of modern people trying to constantly communicate with the world.

Noun '몸부림' means struggle or writhing.

재개발로 인해 사라져가는 옛 빌딩들에는 수많은 이들의 추억이 깃들어 있다.

In the old buildings disappearing due to redevelopment, the memories of countless people are embedded.

Verb '깃들다' means to permeate or be embedded in.

빌딩의 기하학적 구조는 차가운 이성과 뜨거운 예술적 영감이 만나는 지점이다.

The geometric structure of the building is the point where cold reason and hot artistic inspiration meet.

Noun '기하학적' means geometric.

よく使う組み合わせ

빌딩 숲

빌딩 주인

빌딩 옥상

빌딩 관리

빌딩 매매

초고층 빌딩

빌딩 지하

빌딩풍

빌딩 임대

빌딩 청소

よく使うフレーズ

빌딩을 짓다

— To build or construct a building. This is the standard phrase for construction.

여기에 50층짜리 빌딩을 지을 거예요.

빌딩을 사다

— To buy a building. Often used when talking about investment or wealth.

돈 모아서 빌딩 사는 게 꿈이에요.

빌딩이 들어서다

— For a building to be established or appear in a location.

빈터에 큰 빌딩이 들어섰네요.

빌딩 숲을 이루다

— To form a forest of buildings. Used to describe a dense skyline.

테헤란로는 빌딩 숲을 이루고 있습니다.

빌딩을 관리하다

— To manage or maintain a building.

전문 업체가 빌딩을 관리합니다.

빌딩을 허물다

— To demolish or tear down a building.

낡은 빌딩을 허물고 새 건물을 지어요.

빌딩 옥상 공원

— A rooftop garden or park on a building.

빌딩 옥상 공원에서 휴식을 취해요.

빌딩 입구

— The entrance of a building.

빌딩 입구에서 기다릴게요.

빌딩 안내데스크

— A building information or reception desk.

안내데스크에서 방문증을 받으세요.

빌딩 엘리베이터

— A building elevator.

빌딩 엘리베이터가 점검 중이에요.

よく混同される語

빌딩 vs 빌라 (Villa)

In Korea, a 'villa' is a small multi-unit residence, whereas '빌딩' is a large commercial structure.

빌딩 vs 아파트 (Apartment)

'아파트' is strictly for large residential complexes, while '빌딩' is usually for offices/shops.

빌딩 vs 필딩 (Fielding)

A baseball term that sounds similar but starts with a 'P' sound (aspirated).

慣用句と表現

"조물주 위에 빌딩주"

— The building owner is higher than the Creator. A humorous way to describe the immense social and financial power of property owners in Korea.

요즘은 조물주 위에 빌딩주라는 말이 있을 정도로 부동산이 인기예요.

Slang/Humorous

"빌딩 숲의 미아"

— A lost child in a forest of buildings. Metaphorically refers to someone feeling lost or overwhelmed by urban life.

대도시에 처음 온 그는 빌딩 숲의 미아가 된 기분이었다.

Literary

"바늘 빌딩"

— Needle building. Refers to extremely thin buildings built on very small plots of land.

도심의 자투리 땅에 바늘 빌딩들이 생겨나고 있다.

Journalistic

"빌딩을 올리다"

— To 'raise' a building. A common way to say you are constructing a building.

그는 자수성가해서 강남에 빌딩을 올렸다.

Neutral/Informal

"유령 빌딩"

— Ghost building. A building that is empty or has a very high vacancy rate.

경기가 안 좋아서 도심에 유령 빌딩이 늘고 있어요.

Neutral

"성냥갑 빌딩"

— Matchbox building. A derogatory term for boring, identical, boxy buildings.

도시가 온통 성냥갑 빌딩들로 가득 차서 답답해요.

Informal

"빌딩의 그림자"

— The shadow of a building. Often used to refer to the negative side effects of urban development.

화려한 빌딩의 그림자 아래 가난한 이웃들이 살고 있다.

Literary

"황금 빌딩"

— Golden building. Refers to a building that generates a huge amount of profit.

그 위치는 황금 빌딩이 들어설 자리예요.

Business/Informal

"빌딩 타기"

— Building riding. Refers to urban climbing or parkour on buildings.

빌딩 타기는 매우 위험한 행동입니다.

Informal

"빌딩 눈"

— Building eyes. A poetic way to refer to building windows at night.

밤이 되자 빌딩의 눈들이 하나둘씩 켜졌다.

Poetic

間違えやすい

빌딩 vs 건물

Both mean building.

건물 is a generic Sino-Korean word for any structure. 빌딩 is a loanword specifically for large, modern, commercial high-rises.

역사적인 건물 (Historical building) vs 현대적인 빌딩 (Modern building).

빌딩 vs 빌라

Similar sounding start.

빌라 is a low-rise residential building (4-5 floors). 빌딩 is a tall commercial building.

저는 빌라에 살아요 (I live in a villa) vs 저는 빌딩에서 일해요 (I work in a building).

빌딩 vs 타워

Both refer to tall structures.

타워 (Tower) is usually used for very thin, tall landmarks or specific named skyscrapers (e.g., N Seoul Tower).

남산 타워 (Namsan Tower) vs 교보 빌딩 (Kyobo Building).

빌딩 vs 상가

Both can be commercial.

상가 refers specifically to the shopping/commercial purpose of the building, often smaller or a complex within a neighborhood.

상가에 가서 장을 봐요 (Go to the shopping complex to shop).

빌딩 vs 주택

Both are structures.

주택 refers to a single-family house or a residential dwelling, never a skyscraper.

단독 주택 (Single-family house).

文型パターン

[Noun]은/는 [Adjective]아요/어요.

빌딩은 커요.

[Noun] 뒤에 [Noun]이/가 있어요.

빌딩 뒤에 공원이 있어요.

[Noun]을/를 지으려고 해요.

새 빌딩을 지으려고 해요.

[Noun] 때문에 [Verb]게 되었어요.

높은 빌딩 때문에 어둡게 되었어요.

[Noun]뿐만 아니라 [Noun]도 [Verb].

빌딩뿐만 아니라 도로도 복잡해요.

[Noun]이라는 [Noun]은/는 [Verb].

빌딩이라는 거대한 숲은 숨이 막힌다.

[Noun]에 가요.

빌딩에 가요.

[Noun]에서 [Noun]을/를 [Verb]아요/어요.

빌딩에서 밥을 먹어요.

語族

名詞

빌딩주 (Building owner)

빌딩군 (A group of buildings)

빌딩가 (A street of buildings)

使い方

frequency

Very high in urban settings and media.

よくある間違い

Calling a 1-story house a '빌딩'. → Calling it a '집' or '건물'.
'빌딩' implies a large, modern, multi-story structure. Using it for a small house is incorrect and sounds strange.
Using '필딩' (Pilding) instead of '빌딩' (Bilding). → Using the 'B' sound.
'P' and 'B' are distinct in Korean. '필딩' is a baseball term, while '빌딩' is a building.
Saying '빌딩 짓어요'. → Saying '빌딩 지어요'.
The verb '짓다' (to build) is an 's-irregular' verb. The 's' (ㅅ) drops before a vowel.
Confusing '빌딩' with '빌라'. → Using '빌딩' for offices and '빌라' for small residential blocks.
They sound similar but refer to different types of structures. '빌라' is usually residential and shorter.
Using '빌딩' for residential apartments. → Using '아파트'.
While apartments are buildings, Koreans almost always use the specific word '아파트' for residential high-rises.

ヒント

Think Tall

Whenever you see a skyscraper, think '빌딩'. This will help you associate the word with the correct scale and style of architecture.

Irregular Verbs

Remember that '짓다' (to build) is irregular. When you add '-어요', it becomes '지어요', not '짓어요'. This is important for talking about building construction.

Landmarks

Use building names as landmarks. Koreans often give directions based on famous buildings rather than street names.

The 'L' Sound

The 'ㄹ' in '빌' is a clear 'L'. Make sure your tongue touches the ridge behind your teeth to avoid sounding like 'R'.

Urban vs. Rural

You will rarely use '빌딩' when talking about the countryside. It's a city word through and through.

The Dream

Understanding the 'Building Owner' (빌딩주) trope will help you understand many jokes and social commentaries in Korean media.

Loanword Logic

Many urban terms in Korean are English loanwords. If you hear something that sounds like English, it probably is!

Compound Words

Notice how '빌딩' combines with other words easily, like '빌딩 옥상' or '빌딩 지하'. Practice these as single units.

Safety First

If you aren't sure if a structure is a '빌딩', just use '건물'. It's never wrong.

Picture Seoul

Associate '빌딩' with a picture of the Lotte World Tower or the Gangnam skyline to cement the meaning.

暗記しよう

記憶術

Think of a 'Bill' (money) and a 'Ding' (elevator sound). You need a lot of 'Bills' to own a 'Building' that goes 'Ding'!

視覚的連想

Imagine a tall glass tower with the word 'BILL-DING' written in neon lights on the side.

Word Web

Office City Glass Elevator Skyline Owner Rent Floors

チャレンジ

Try to count how many '빌딩' you see on your way to work or school today and say the number in Korean.

語源

Borrowed from the English word 'building' during the modern era of rapid urbanization in South Korea (mid-20th century).

元の意味： A structure with a roof and walls, such as a house, school, store, or factory.

English (Germanic origin) -> Korean (Loanword).

文化的な背景

Be aware that discussing building ownership can sometimes touch on sensitive topics of wealth inequality in Korea.

In English, 'building' is generic. In Korean, '빌딩' is more specific to large commercial structures.

63 Building (육삼 빌딩) - A famous landmark in Seoul. Lotte World Tower (롯데월드타워) - The tallest building in Korea. N Seoul Tower (N서울타워) - Though a tower, it's often grouped in urban architecture discussions.

実生活で練習する

実際の使用場面

Giving Directions

큰 빌딩 앞에서 세워주세요.
저 빌딩 오른쪽으로 가세요.
빌딩 건너편에 있어요.
빌딩 사이 골목으로 들어오세요.

At Work

우리 회사는 10층 빌딩이에요.
빌딩 로비에서 만나요.
빌딩 주차장이 꽉 찼어요.
빌딩 보안 카드가 필요해요.

Real Estate/Investment

빌딩 가격이 많이 올랐어요.
수익률이 좋은 빌딩이에요.
빌딩 매물을 보고 있어요.
빌딩 담보 대출을 받았어요.

Tourism

전망이 좋은 빌딩이 어디예요?
이 빌딩은 야경이 멋져요.
빌딩 옥상에 카페가 있어요.
유명한 빌딩을 구경하러 가요.

Urban Issues

빌딩 숲이라 공기가 안 좋아요.
빌딩 때문에 그늘이 져요.
빌딩풍이 너무 심해요.
낡은 빌딩들이 많아요.

会話のきっかけ

"저 빌딩은 디자인이 참 독특하네요. 무슨 빌딩인지 아세요? (That building's design is unique. Do you know what it is?)"

"이 근처에서 가장 높은 빌딩이 어디인가요? (Where is the tallest building near here?)"

"나중에 돈을 많이 벌면 어떤 빌딩을 사고 싶으세요? (If you earn a lot of money later, what kind of building do you want to buy?)"

"빌딩 옥상에 있는 카페에 가본 적 있어요? (Have you ever been to the cafe on the building rooftop?)"

"서울의 빌딩 숲 경치를 좋아하시나요? (Do you like the view of the building forest in Seoul?)"

日記のテーマ

오늘 본 빌딩들 중에서 가장 인상 깊었던 빌딩에 대해 써 보세요. (Write about the most impressive building you saw today.)

당신이 빌딩 주인이라면 그 빌딩을 어떻게 꾸미고 싶나요? (If you were a building owner, how would you decorate that building?)

도시의 빌딩 숲과 시골의 자연 중 어디가 더 좋은지 이유를 써 보세요. (Write about why you prefer the city's building forest or nature in the countryside.)

미래의 빌딩은 어떤 모습일지 상상해서 써 보세요. (Imagine and write about what future buildings will look like.)

우리 동네에 있는 빌딩들을 관찰하고 묘사해 보세요. (Observe and describe the buildings in your neighborhood.)

よくある質問

10 問

Generally, yes. While it literally means 'building', in Korea it strongly implies a modern, multi-story structure. You wouldn't call a small house a '빌딩'.

No, unless you live in a commercial skyscraper. For a house, use '집' (home), '아파트' (apartment), or '빌라' (villa).

'건물' is the general word for any structure. '빌딩' is specifically for large, modern office or commercial buildings. '건물' is more formal.

You can use '개' (general) or '동' (for building units/blocks). For example, '빌딩 세 개' or '빌딩 세 동'.

Owning a building is seen as the pinnacle of financial stability and passive income in Korea, making it a common aspiration and cultural meme.

North Korea tends to avoid English loanwords. They would use '건물' (geonmul) or '살림집' (residential house) or '청사' (public building).

It means 'building forest' and describes a dense area of high-rise buildings, similar to 'urban jungle' in English.

No, it is only a noun. To say 'to build', you must use the verb '짓다' or '건축하다' after the noun.

People sometimes use '갓물주' (God + Building Owner) to refer to building owners, but the word for the building itself remains '빌딩' or '건물'.

Yes, but it's a nasal 'ng' sound (ㅇ), just like in the English word 'singing'.

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