1.
building, structure
A structure with a roof and walls.
この建物は古い。
This building is old.
新しい建物ができた。
A new building was constructed.
あの大きな建物は何に使われているんですか。
What is that large building used for?
建物 is the general term for any building or structure.
WORD FORMATION:
建てる (to build) + 物 (thing)
TYPES OF BUILDINGS:
- ビル: office building, high-rise
- 家/住宅: house, residence
- アパート/マンション: apartment building
- 倉庫: warehouse
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- 建物を建てる: to construct a building
- 古い建物: old building
- 建物の中: inside the building