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建物 (noun)

A general term used to describe any physical structure built by humans, such as houses, offices, or stores. It focuses on the physical object itself regardless of its specific function or size.

💬 Example

"高層建物です。"

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'Tate' as 'Take' and 'Mono' as 'Money'. You 'Take Money' to build a 'Tatemono'. Or, 'Tate' sounds like 'Tall'—a...

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
建造物 ビル 家屋 建築物
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'imasu' instead of 'arimasu'. → Tatemono ga arimasu.

Calling a temple a 'biru'. → Tatemono or O-tera.

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