建物 Building

Meaning

Primary

Building

Alternative

Structure

Word Type

noun

Explanation

This is a build thing, or perhaps a building thing. In other words, a building or structure.

建物 is a very general word that can refer to any kind of building, including residential buildings, commercial buildings, or public facilities.

Reading

たてもの

Explanation

The reading might look a little strange, but makes sense once you get it. You already know that the verb 建てる means "to build", and that a もの is a "thing". Now just remove the る part from the verb to make it a noun, combine it with もの, and we get たてもの! Just remember that it’s all kun’yomi since it comes from the verb 建てる.

Context

Common Word Combinations

• 建物が〜

  建物がならぶ

  buildings line up

  建物が見える

  a building is visible

  建物がある

  there is a building

• 建物を〜

  建物を見る

  to look at a building

  建物を作る

  to build a building

  建物を建てる

  to construct a building

• 建物の〜

  建物の前

  in front of the building

  建物の外

  outside the building

  建物の2Ｆ

  the 2nd floor of a building

Context Sentences

すてきなデザインの建物ですね。

This is very nicely designed building, isn't it?

この建物には、たくさんのオフィスが入る予定です。

The building will house a number of offices.

あそこに赤い建物があるのが見えますか？あの赤い建物は、地元のアートギャラリーです。

See that red building over there? That red building is a local art gallery.

Kanji Composition

1. 建

   けん Build
2. 物

   ぶつ Thing