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Japanese symbol for “framework”

Romaji: kouzou
structure; construction; makeup; framework

In Japanese, framework is , read (kouzou).

Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.

Meanings

  1. n structure; construction; makeup; framework; organization; pattern

Kanji and stroke order

posture, stance, appearance
on: コウ
kun: かま.える、かま.う
14 strokes · JLPT 2
create, make, structure
on: ゾウ
kun: つく.る、つく.り、-づく.り
10 strokes · JLPT 2

Other Japanese words for “framework”

WordReadingMeaning
わく wakuframe; framework
もよう moyouframework; territorial framework; moyo
わくぐみ wakugumiframe (physical structure); framework
くみたて kumitateconstruction; framework; erection
けっこう kekkoustructure; construction; framework

Related words

Words that share a kanji.

WordReadingMeaning
けっこう kekkousplendid; nice; wonderful
こうせい kouseicomposition; construction; formation
きこう kikoumechanism; machinery
こうそう kousouplan; plot; idea
こうちく kouchikuconstruction; building; putting up
せいぞう seizoumanufacture; production
かいぞう kaizouremodeling; remodelling; reconstruction
そうぞう souzoucreation

See also: Chinese symbol for “framework”.

Data: JMdict (CC BY-SA 4.0); KANJIDIC2 (CC BY-SA 4.0); KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0); wordfreq (CC BY-SA 4.0 (data)). Retrieved 2026-10-22.

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