Japanese Conversation · Level 24
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Japanese word
ビル
Pronunciation
Romajibiru
Meaning
- nounbuilding
Example
あのビルに銀行があります。a no bi ru ni gin kō ga a ri ma su
There is a bank in that building.
More examples
このビルの一階にコンビニがあります。ko no bi ru no ichi kai ni ko n bi ni ga a ri ma su
There is a convenience store on the first floor of this building.
Core concept
ビル (biru) presents a building as a large, vertical space divided into floors for different activities.
Common phrases
ビルの前bi ru no mae
in front of the building
ビルに入るbi ru ni hai ru
enter the building
ビルの中bi ru no naka
inside the building
Similar words
建物tatemono: A structure that provides enclosed space for living, working, shopping, or other activities.
Definition in Japanese
事務所や店などが入っている、都市の大きな建物。ji mu sho ya mise na do ga hai tte i ru to shi no ō ki na tate mono
Word origin
ビル (biru) is a shortened Japanese borrowing from the English word building.
Usage tips
- English speakers use building for the structure, but bill refers to a payment document or a proposed law, so the two forms are not interchangeable.
Other meanings
- billnoun