Frame in Japanese
"frame" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
枠
waku
4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "frame". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
frame, framework, spindle, spool, bounding-box, (kokuji)
Reading: waku
8 strokes · dynamic
Where it comes from
Combines 'tree' (木) with 'combine' (卆), representing enclosures made by combining wood—frames.
What it carries
Symbolizes frames, boundaries, and limitations. Represents ranges defined by enclosing things and restrictions.
Related kanji for "frame"
frame
ka
Composed of tree and add. Assembling with added wood.
frame
san
Composed of tree and phonetic. Wooden scaffold.
frame
kotsu
Pictograph of bone.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for frame?
The most common kanji for "frame" is 枠, read as waku. It means frame, framework, spindle. Related kanji: 架 (frame), 桟 (frame), 骨 (frame).
How many strokes does 枠 have?
枠 has 8 strokes.