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VocabJLPT N2

to be built

Godan VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. to be erected
2. to be built

This verb means for a building or structure to be built or to stand. It is the intransitive counterpart to 建てる and is used when describing where or how a structure exists, rather than who constructed it.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Once a sign goes up on the site, the facility will finally be going up!

Sentence 2

Due to strict construction conditions, a building cannot be erected at the original location.

Sentence 3

Even with the delays, will the school building really be up within the fiscal year?

Sentence 4

I heard from the management company that an apartment is going up behind our place.

Sentence 5

Under current regulations, a residential building cannot legally be built on that land.