モニュメント
Meanings
1
A structure or statue built to commemorate a person or event. Used similarly to English 'monument', but may also refer to modern landmark sculptures.
A large monument stands in the center of the park.
This monument was built to commemorate the victims of the war.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉にモニュメントを建てるto erect a monument at a place
The city erected a monument to peace in the park.
- 〈事〉のモニュメントa monument commemorating an event or achievement
This statue was made as a monument to the victory.