A temporary structure or platform used at construction, repair, or painting sites. Common with verbs such as 組む, 解体する, and 崩れる.
Workers are putting up scaffolding on the outside of the building.
The scaffolding at the construction site shook in the strong wind.
foothold; footing; place to stand
A physical place or surface where one can put one's feet securely. Often used in descriptions of climbing, muddy ground, high places, or unstable footing.
On the rocky ground, we moved slowly while checking our footing.
The footing was poor because of the rain, so the work took longer.
Figurative use for a base or foothold from which someone expands activities, business, influence, or plans. Common in patterns like Xを足場に and 足場を固める.
The company expanded nationwide using Osaka as its base.
We need to first establish a firm foothold in the domestic market.
transport convenience; ease of access
Used especially as 足場がよい or 足場が悪い to describe whether a place is easy to get to by road, rail, or similar transport. 交通の便 is a more explicit equivalent.
See also: 交通の便 (こうつうのべん)
This venue is close to the station and easy to get to.
Because the inn is deep in the mountains, access is not very convenient.
They put up scaffolding around the building for the construction work.
The scaffolding collapsed in the strong wind and a worker was injured.
Halfway up the cliff he lost his footing and nearly fell.
The company first solidified its base in the domestic market.
He used his university research as a springboard to start his own business.
This shop is close to the station, so it's easy to get to.
That factory is hard to get to, so commuting is tough.