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一番高い建物
ichiban takai tatemon
tallest building
この都市の一番高い建物は何ですか？
What is the tallest building in this city?
general
The tallest building in a given area or context
東京の一番高い建物は東京スカイツリーです。
The tallest building in Tokyo is Tokyo Skytree.
この地区の一番高い建物は20階建てです。
The tallest building in this district is 20 stories high.
This phrase is commonly used to refer to the tallest structure in a specific location, whether it's a city, district, or country.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Comparative Usage
To compare buildings, you can use 'より高い建物' (taller building) or '一番高い建物' (tallest building).
Gold Rule
Measurement Context
When referring to the tallest building, it's often in the context of height measurements or architectural records.
Word Origin
Composed of 一番 (ichiban, 'the most'), 高い (takai, 'tall'), and 建物 (tatemon, 'building').
Usage Notes
This phrase is often used in discussions about architecture, urban development, or travel. It can refer to both completed buildings and those under construction.
Word Breakdown
一番
the most
prefix高い
tall
adjective建物
building
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