Translation guide
The parts of a building or room made of wood, such as doors, window frames, and baseboards. Also refers to the craft of making things from wood.
The wooden interior fittings of a house or room, like doors, window frames, skirting boards, etc.
General term for the wooden parts of a building, especially in architectural or construction contexts.
この家の木部はすべてオーク材です。
All the woodwork in this house is oak.
Refers specifically to wooden fittings like doors, sliding doors, and windows. Often used for interior woodwork that opens and closes.
建具の塗装が剥がれてきた。
The paint on the woodwork is peeling off.
Literally 'woodworking parts'. Used in technical or DIY contexts to refer to the wooden elements of a structure.
木工部分の修理が必要です。
The woodwork needs repair.
The activity or skill of making items from wood, such as furniture or decorative objects.
The craft or trade of woodworking. Covers everything from carpentry to fine woodcraft.
彼は木工が趣味です。
Woodwork is his hobby.
Artistic woodworking or woodcraft, emphasizing the artistic or decorative aspect.
この地域は木工芸で有名です。
This region is famous for its woodwork.
Traditional Japanese joinery or cabinetmaking, often without nails. Refers to fine woodwork like cabinets and boxes.
In soccer, the wooden (or metal) frame of the goal, often referred to as 'woodwork' when the ball hits it.
The goal frame. In sports commentary, 'woodwork' is often translated this way.
シュートはゴールの枠に当たった。
The shot hit the woodwork.
Specifically 'post or crossbar'. Used when distinguishing which part of the woodwork was hit.
ボールはポストに当たって跳ね返った。
The ball hit the woodwork and bounced back.
English 'woodwork' is a broad term. In Japanese, you usually need to specify whether you mean the wooden parts of a building (木部, 建具) or the craft (木工). Using 木工 for building parts would be incorrect.
The woodwork techniques have been passed down for centuries.