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Meanings
1
large building; building with a long roof
Refers to a large, often elongated building, such as a temple hall, a school building, or a wing of a complex. Not used for small structures.
The main hall of this temple is a large building.
There are two school buildings.
2
counter for buildings, apartments, etc.
Used as a suffix or counter for buildings, especially large or distinct structures. Attaches to numbers or building names.
There are ten apartment buildings in this housing complex.
The third building has been completed.
Usage patterns
- 〈数〉棟counter used to count the number of (large) buildings
This apartment complex has five buildings in total.
- 〈場所〉棟used as a suffix to name a specific wing or building within a larger complex
The pediatrics department is in the east wing of this hospital.