法隆寺は世界最古の木造建築である。

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法隆寺は世界最古の木造建築である。

English Translation

The Horyuji is the oldest wooden building in the world.

Furigana

法隆寺(ほうりゅうじ)は世界(せかい)最古(さいこ)の木造(もくぞう)建築(けんちく)である。

Romanji

Hōryūji wa sekai saiko no mokuzō kenchiku de aru.

Words

は (は)

topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis

世界 (せかい)

the world; society; the universe; sphere; circle; world; renowned; world-famous; well-known outside of Japan; realm governed by one Buddha; space

最古 (さいこ)

the oldest

の (の)

indicates possessive; nominalizes verbs and adjectives; substitutes for "ga" in subordinate phrases; (at sentence-end, falling tone) indicates a confident conclusion; (at sentence-end) indicates emotional emphasis; (at sentence-end, rising tone) indicates question

木造 (もくぞう)

wooden; made of wood

建築 (けんちく)

construction; architecture (of buildings)

だ (だ)

be; is; indicates past or completed action; indicates light imperative

或 (ある)

a certain ...; some ...