1.
wooden construction; timber-frame; made of wood
construction using wood as the primary structural material; used to describe buildings, houses, and other structures made primarily of timber
Forms
木 (wood, tree) + 造 (construction, making) → wooden construction
Functions as
Common expressions
CONSTRUCTION TYPES (used in real estate):
- 木造 (wooden)
- 鉄骨 (steel frame)
- 鉄筋コンクリート/RC (reinforced concrete)
- 鉄骨鉄筋コンクリート/SRC (steel-reinforced concrete)
Housing context
木造 buildings are common in Japan and are generally less expensive than concrete structures. They are often considered to have better natural ventilation but may have less soundproofing.