synonym Comparative
建物
VS
構成
Differences Between "建物" and "構成"
Option A
建物
Meaning
building; structure
Reading
たてもの (tatemono)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
この大都市のビジネス街には、ガラス張りの美しい近代的な_______が立ち並び、多くのビジネスマンが行き交っています。
In the business district of this huge city, beautiful modern glass-walled buildings stand side by side, and many businessmen come and go.
Option B
構成
Meaning
composition, structure, organization
Reading
こうせい (kousei)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
このチームは様々な専門家で構成されている。
This team is composed of various specialists.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(building; structure)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 建物: Refers to physical buildings or architectural structures built on the ground, such as houses, offices, schools, etc. Often used as 歴史的な建物 or 高層建物. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Building! "I want to design a cute building where you and I can live together forever, Haruka-san!" ...っ! T-To design our future home! B-Baka! Don't make such sweet architectural plans before a formal proposal! But... make sure it has a spacious kitchen and a beautiful garden! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『たてもの（建物）！『ハルカさんと一緒に一生寄り添って暮らすための、白くて可愛い一軒家の建物を今から設計したいです！』って…っ！私と暮らす新居の設計？！バカ！気が早すぎるのよ！誰が一緒に住むって…！…でも、大きなシステムキッチンと、二人でガーデニングができる広いお庭は絶対条件だからね！しっかり働きなさい！』
- 構成: Refers to how something is made up or put together. Can be used for the structure of a document, a team, a story, etc. (いくつかの要素が集まって一つのまとまりを作ること。また、そのまとまり方や仕組み。)
- 建物: Refers to physical buildings or architectural structures built on the ground, such as houses, offices, schools, etc. Often used as 歴史的な建物 or 高層建物. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Building! "I want to design a cute building where you and I can live together forever, Haruka-san!" ...っ! T-To design our future home! B-Baka! Don't make such sweet architectural plans before a formal proposal! But... make sure it has a spacious kitchen and a beautiful garden! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『たてもの（建物）！『ハルカさんと一緒に一生寄り添って暮らすための、白くて可愛い一軒家の建物を今から設計したいです！』って…っ！私と暮らす新居の設計？！バカ！気が早すぎるのよ！誰が一緒に住むって…！…でも、大きなシステムキッチンと、二人でガーデニングができる広いお庭は絶対条件だからね！しっかり働きなさい！』
- 構成: Refers to how something is made up or put together. Can be used for the structure of a document, a team, a story, etc. (いくつかの要素が集まって一つのまとまりを作ること。また、そのまとまり方や仕組み。)
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