erect, frame, mount, support

About this kanji

The kanji 架 primarily means to erect or support something, like a frame or shelf. It is commonly used as a noun in compounds, such as 架空 (かくう), which means fictitious, and 高架 (こうか), meaning elevated, like an elevated train line. You’ll also see it in 担架 (たんか), meaning stretcher, and 架橋 (かきょう), which refers to bridge-building. In everyday usage, you might encounter this kanji when discussing structures that support other objects or concepts. Note that it can act as both a verb and a noun, but it's most frequently found in compound words.

Example sentences

• 橋が架けられて便利になった。

  The bridge was built and it became convenient.

Meanings across languages

English

erect, frame, mount, support, shelf, construct

Tiếng Việt

lắp đặt

日本語

架

한국어

틀

中文

架

id

didirikan

th

ตั้ง

es

erigido

fr

érigé

de

aufgerichtet

pt

erguido

Common compounds

• 架空かくうfictitious, imaginary, fanciful
• 高架こうかelevated (structure), overhead
• 担架たんかstretcher, litter, gurney
• 架橋かきょうbridge-building, bridge construction, bridge
• 十字架じゅうじかcross (for crucifixion), the Cross (of Christ)
• 架線かせんoverhead power line, aerial wiring, overhead line (for trains, trams, etc.)
• 架設かせつconstruction, building
• 書架しょかbookshelf, bookcase