Breakdown of tatemono
thing
物
When you see a cow, do not think of it as a thing.
build
建
If you want to build something, brushing it down first is a long stride to getting there.
Usages of tatemono
あの グレー の 建物 に 住んで いる。ano guree no tatemono ni sunde iru.
(I) live in that gray building.
この 建物 に は 安全 規則 が 必要 です。kono tatemono ni ha anzen kisoku ga hituyou desu.
This building needs safety regulations.
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