noun
wooden building; timber building
A building whose main structural elements are made of wood. Often used in architectural, legal, or fire-safety contexts.
この地域には古い木造建築物が多く残っている。
Many old wooden buildings remain in this area.
木造建築物は火災に弱いため、防火対策が重要だ。
Because wooden buildings are vulnerable to fire, fire prevention measures are important.
Compound of 木造 (もくぞう, 'wooden construction') + 建築物 (けんちくぶつ, 'building').