synonym Comparative
建物
VS
構造
Differences Between "建物" and "構造"
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
構造
Meaning
structure, construction, framework
Reading
こうぞう (kōzō)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
このビルの構造は非常に複雑です。
The structure of this building is very complex.
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！』
- 構造: 物理的なものや抽象的な概念の両方に使われます。物事の仕組みや成り立ちを表す際に用いられます。Used for both physical objects and abstract concepts, referring to the mechanism or composition of something.
- 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！』
- 構造: 物理的なものや抽象的な概念の両方に使われます。物事の仕組みや成り立ちを表す際に用いられます。Used for both physical objects and abstract concepts, referring to the mechanism or composition of something.
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