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building age; years since construction
The number of years since a building was constructed, an important factor in real estate.
このマンションは築年数が20年だ。
This apartment building is 20 years old.
築年数が浅い物件を探している。
I'm looking for a property that's relatively new.
築年数が経っている分、家賃が安い。
The rent is cheap because the building is older.
REAL ESTATE TERM:
A key factor in property valuations. Generally, older buildings have lower rent/prices but may have different characteristics.
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- 築年数が浅い - relatively new (lit. "shallow years")
- 築年数が経っている - older building
- 築◯年 - ◯ years old (e.g., 築10年 = 10 years old)
RELATED TERMS:
- 築◯年 - ◯ years old (shorter form in listings)
- 新築 - newly constructed
- 中古 - second-hand, pre-owned