English–Japanese

“made of wood” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajimokuzō

Example

この建物は木造です。ko no tate mono wa moku zō de su

This building is made of wood.

Illustration for 木造 (made of wood)

How to say “made of wood” in Japanese

“Made of wood” in Japanese is 木造 (mokuzō).

Marks a building or structure as being built mainly from wood rather than from materials such as steel or concrete.

Full entry for 木造: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 木造

この地域では、木造の家が今も多く見られます。ko no chi iki de wa moku zō no ie ga ima mo ō ku mi ra re ma su

Many wooden houses can still be seen in this area.

Tips for using 木造

  • In Japanese property listings, 木造 (mokuzō) is a standard label for a building's construction type, not a claim that every visible part is wooden.

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