楼閣

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 楼閣, read ろうかく, pairs tower 楼 with pavilion 閣 to denote a traditional elevated building.
• Basic usage: It is a literary term for a tall or multi-storied ornate traditional structure, as in 高い楼閣.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Tone and register
  • It evokes a more historical and decorative pavilion or tower than the general word 建物.