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.
I built a house with a major home builder.
More formal term for a housing manufacturer, often used in business contexts.
That home builder focuses on energy-efficient houses.
A local builder or contractor, often smaller scale, handling custom homes and renovations.
I asked a local home builder to construct my house.
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.
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.
Literal phrase meaning 'person who builds houses'. Understandable but not a standard job title.
He is a home builder.
A firm that oversees the entire building process, often hiring subcontractors.
General construction company, which may build houses as well as other structures.
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.
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.
House makers excel at standardized homes, while local builders are strong in custom homes.
一級建築士が設計した家。
A house designed by a first-class architect.
大手ゼネコンが手掛ける高級住宅。
Luxury homes built by a major general contractor.