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架

erect, frame, mount, support, shelf, construct

JLPTN1StatusJōyō · secondary schoolFrequencyTop 2,000Strokes9

Readings

On'yomi

  • カ

Kun'yomi

  • か.ける
  • か.かる

Meaning

架 centers on building a raised structure that holds something up: erecting a frame, mounting an object, or constructing a support like a shelf.

Most common words using 架

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  • 架か

    rack; mount; stand

  • 架空かくう
    N2

    fictitious; imaginary; fanciful; fabricated

  • 十字架じゅうじか
    N1

    cross (for crucifixion); the Cross (of Christ)

  • 高架こうか

    elevated (structure); overhead

  • 稲架はさ

    drying rice on a rack; rack for drying rice

  • 架線かせん

    overhead power line; aerial wiring

  • 架けるかける

    to suspend between two points; to build (a bridge, etc.); to put up on something (e.g. legs up on table)

  • 担架たんか
    N1

    stretcher; litter; gurney

  • 架かるかかる

    to span; to bridge; to cross; to straddle

  • 架橋かきょう

    bridge-building; bridge construction

  • 書架しょか

    bookshelf; bookcase

  • 架台かだい

    stand; frame; abutment

  • 懸架けんか

    suspension (of an automobile)

  • 架設かせつ

    construction; building

  • 三脚架さんきゃくか

    tripodal frame

  • 刀架とうか

    sword rack

  • 十字架を背負うじゅうじかをせおう

    to have a cross to bear; to carry a heavy burden

  • 十字架像じゅうじかぞう

    crucifix

  • 十字架状じゅうじかじょう

    cruciform

  • 在架ざいか

    available on shelf (of a book in a library)

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Study

Etymology

架 combines 加 (add) and 木 (wood), suggesting adding wooden pieces to form a frame or support structure.

Meaning mnemonic

Adding 加 wooden beams 木 together creates a frame or shelf that can support something.

Reading mnemonic

For カ, imagine a carpenter building a wooden frame while singing 'la la la' — the 'la' sound is close to カ, and the frame is made of wood.