建物
たてもの
tatemono
JLPT N5nounVocabularyLevel 1 - JLPT N5

Quick answer

建物 (たてもの (tatemono)) means "Building". It is read たてもの (tatemono). This page covers its usage with example sentences.

Meaning

Building

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Example Sentences

あの建物は五階建てです。

あのたてものはごかいだてです。

That building has five stories.

古い建物が京都に多くあります。

ふるいたてものがきょうとにおおくあります。

There are many old buildings in Kyoto.

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Last updated Jul 4, 2026

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