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

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 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

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