ビル
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Noun form. This is a loanword from English 'building', commonly used in Japanese to refer to structures, especially tall or modern ones. It can stand alone without a counter in general contexts, e.g., 『あのビル』 (ano biru, 'that building').
Theme
Two friends, Ken and User, are walking through the city center and discussing architecture and landmarks they see around them.
ビル
ビル
building
Locations & NavigationBuildings & Facilities
Memory Hook
Imagine a tall 'building' that looks like a 'bill'board — it's a 'ビル' (biru, 'building'). 'Bill' → ビル (biru, 'building').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『ビル』 (biru, 'building') often refers to modern office or commercial buildings, especially in urban areas like Tokyo. It's a common abbreviation from the English word 'building'.
Forms
Base: ビルNoun form. This is a loanword from English 'building', commonly used in Japanese to refer to structures, especially tall or modern ones. It can stand alone without a counter in general contexts, e.g., 『あのビル』 (ano biru, 'that building').