建物
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Base noun form. Refers to a constructed structure like a house, office, or school. Can be counted with the counter 『棟』 (むね mune) for buildings, e.g., 『一棟』 (hitomune, 'one building').
Theme

Two friends, Ken and User, are walking through a new neighborhood and discussing the architecture and buildings they see.

建物

たてもの

building

Locations & NavigationBuildings & Facilities

Memory Hook

Think of a 'building' as a 'tate-mono' (たてもの tatemono) — 'tate' for standing tall and 'mono' for thing. 'Tate-mono' → 建物 (tatemono, 'building').

Cultural Note

In Japan, 『建物』 (tatemono) is a common term for any structure, from houses to skyscrapers. It's often used in real estate or urban planning contexts, such as 『新しい建物』 (atarashii tatemono, 'new building').

Forms

Base: 建物Base noun form. Refers to a constructed structure like a house, office, or school. Can be counted with the counter 『棟』 (むね mune) for buildings, e.g., 『一棟』 (hitomune, 'one building').