タワー
Meanings
1
A tall, narrow structure, often used for observation, broadcasting, or as a landmark. Common in compound names like 東京タワー.
Tokyo Tower is 332.9 meters tall.
You can see Mt. Fuji from the observation deck of that tower.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉にタワーが立つa tower stands in a place
A new tower stands in this district.
- タワーに登るto climb (up) a tower
The tourists climbed the tower and looked out over the city.
- タワーを建てるto build a tower
The company announced a plan to build a new communications tower.
- タワーがそびえるa tower looms/rises (impressively)
We could see a huge tower rising in the distance.