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VocabJLPT N4

multi-floor building

Noun

Definitions

1. multi-floor building
2. multi-storey building
3. Bill

This katakana noun is borrowed from English and refers to a large, multi-story building, especially an office building or commercial high-rise in an urban area. It is commonly used when giving directions or describing city landmarks.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"Is that building new?" "It looks new on the outside, but inside it's pretty ordinary."

Sentence 2

"How many floors is this building?" "Ten — surprisingly tall, right?"

Sentence 3

I'm pretty sure there's another entrance on the other side of this building.

Sentence 4

How do I get to the top floor of this building?

Sentence 5

"How many floors does that building have?" my little sister asked.