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枠

Kun'yomi
わく
waku

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

Details

Strokes8
Frequency#922
Radical木tree(4)

Stroke Order

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Strokes8

Cultural Context

Etymology

Combines 'tree' (木) with 'combine' (卆), representing enclosures made by combining wood—frames.

Symbolism

Symbolizes frames, boundaries, and limitations. Represents ranges defined by enclosing things and restrictions.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • — Working diligently

Component Breakdown

枠=
木卆

tree + 卆

Words & Expressions

Words written with 枠

枠内わくないwithin the limits

Anime & Manga

ハズレ枠の【状態異常スキル】で最強になった俺がすべてを蹂躙するまで

Failure Frame: I Became the Strongest and Annihilated Everything with Low-Level Spells

Anime

A well-known work with 枠 in its Japanese title.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 枠 mean in Japanese?

枠 means frame, framework, spindle, spool, bounding-box, (kokuji).

How do you read 枠?

Kun'yomi: わく (waku).

How many strokes does 枠 have?

枠 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 木 (tree).

Is 枠 a good kanji for a tattoo?

枠 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means frame, framework, spindle, spool, bounding-box, (kokuji). Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.

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