frame, framework, spindle, spool

About this kanji

The kanji 「枠」 primarily means "frame" or "framework". It is often used as a noun to describe physical structures that provide a boundary or support, such as in the compounds 枠内 (わくない), meaning "within the limits," and 枠外 (わくがい), which means "beyond the limits." Another common term is 枠組み (わくぐみ), referring to a physical or conceptual framework. A usage note to remember is that while 「枠」 can refer to real frames, it can also describe abstract boundaries, like those in classifications or rules. This versatility makes it quite useful in everyday Japanese.

Example sentences

• 新しい枠組みを考える。

  I will think of a new framework.

Meanings across languages

English

frame, framework, spindle, spool, bounding-box, (kokuji)

Tiếng Việt

khung, khung, trục quay, cuộn, hộp bao quanh, (kokuji)

日本語

枠, 枠組み, スピンドル, スプール, バウンディングボックス, （国字）

한국어

틀, 프레임, 스핀들, 스풀, 경계 상자, (국자)

中文

框架, 框, 主轴, 卷轴, 边界框, (国字)

id

kerangka

th

กรอบ

es

marco

fr

cadre

de

Rahmen

pt

quadro

Common compounds

• 枠内わくないwithin the limits (framework, boundaries, price, etc.)
• 枠組みわくぐみframe (physical structure), framework, framework (of a plan, system, etc.)
• 枠外わくがい(beyond the) limits, scope, boundary
• 型枠かたわくformwork, shuttering, mold
• 外枠そとわくborder
• 黒枠くろわくblack borders, mourning borders (e.g. on an obituary)
• 窓枠まどわくwindow frame, sash
• 糸枠いとわくreel, spool