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Noun meaning 'frame' or 'boundary'. Used for physical frames (e.g., picture frames) or metaphorical limits. Example: 『写真の枠』 (shashin no waku, 'picture frame').
Theme

User and their coworker Taro are setting up a new art exhibition at their office, discussing how to arrange the paintings.

わく

frame

Everyday Life & SurvivalHome & Objects

Memory Hook

Imagine a picture frame holding a photo. The frame is like a 'waku' (枠, waku, 'frame') that wraps around it — think 'waku' sounds like 'walk' around the edges!

Cultural Note

In Japan, 『枠』 (waku, 'frame') is often used in contexts like picture frames, window frames, or organizational structures. It can also refer to boundaries or limits in abstract terms, such as in business or social settings.

Forms

Base: 枠Noun meaning 'frame' or 'boundary'. Used for physical frames (e.g., picture frames) or metaphorical limits. Example: 『写真の枠』 (shashin no waku, 'picture frame').