Translation guide
A person or company that constructs houses. In Japanese, the term depends on whether you mean a company, a tradesperson, or a general contractor.
Referring to a business that constructs homes, often selling pre-designed or custom houses.
Common term for a large company that mass-produces houses, similar to 'home builder' in the US.
大手ハウスメーカーで家を建てた。
I built a house with a major home builder.
Referring to an individual worker, such as a carpenter or general contractor.
A carpenter, especially one who builds wooden houses. The most direct term for a tradesperson who constructs homes.
A firm that oversees the entire building process, often hiring subcontractors.
ハウスメーカー refers to large-scale housing manufacturers with standardized models, while 工務店 are local builders who often do custom work and renovations. Choose based on the scale and type of builder.
ハウスメーカーは規格住宅が得意だが、工務店は注文住宅に強い。
House makers excel at standardized homes, while local builders are strong in custom homes.
More formal term for a housing manufacturer, often used in business contexts.
その住宅メーカーは省エネ住宅に力を入れている。
That home builder focuses on energy-efficient houses.
A local builder or contractor, often smaller scale, handling custom homes and renovations.
地元の工務店に家の建築を依頼した。
I asked a local home builder to construct my house.
父は大工で、家を建てる仕事をしている。
My father is a carpenter and builds houses for a living.
A licensed architect or building professional, often involved in design and supervision, not necessarily the hands-on builder.
一級建築士が設計した家。
A house designed by a first-class architect.
Literal phrase meaning 'person who builds houses'. Understandable but not a standard job title.
彼は家を建てる人です。
He is a home builder.
General construction company, which may build houses as well as other structures.
建設会社に家の建築を任せた。
I entrusted the construction of my house to a construction company.
Abbreviation for 'general contractor', typically for large-scale projects, but can be used for major home builders.
大手ゼネコンが手掛ける高級住宅。
Luxury homes built by a major general contractor.