Meaning

Primary

Building

Word Type

noun

Explanation

ビル is the Japanese version of the English word building. It usually refers to buildings that are taller than they are wide, most commonly apartment blocks and office buildings.

Pronunciation

ビル
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • オフィスビル

    an office building

    ターミナルビル

    a terminal building

    本社ビル

    the building in which the head office is located

Context Sentences

うちの会社は、あそこのオフィスビルに入ってるんだよ。

My company is in that office building over there.

ビルから出たら、電話するよ。

I'll call you when I get out of the building.

ビルの谷間に月が見えた。

The moon was visible in a gap between the tall buildings.