高層ビル
kōsō biru
Common
N3
noun
Translations
1.
skyscraper
2.
high-rise building
Notes
The term '高層ビル' is commonly used in urban contexts to describe tall buildings, particularly those that are prominent in city skylines. It is a combination of the kanji '高層' meaning 'high-rise' and the katakana 'ビル' derived from the English word 'building'.
Examples
東京には多くの高層ビルがあります。
Tōkyō ni wa ōku no kōsō biru ga arimasu.
There are many skyscrapers in Tokyo.
この高層ビルは街のランドマークです。
Kono kōsō biru wa machi no randomāku desu.
This skyscraper is a landmark of the city.
彼は高層ビルの設計を専門としています。
Kare wa kōsō biru no sekkei o senmon to shiteimasu.
He specializes in designing skyscrapers.