structural frame; framework; skeleton (of a building)
Primarily used in architecture and civil engineering for the load-bearing frame or structural skeleton of a building, excluding finishes and fixtures.
(human) body; physical body
Refers to the human body as a physical structure, often in medical, legal, or formal contexts. Less common in everyday conversation than 体 (からだ).
Examine the body of the deceased.
The structural frame of this building is reinforced concrete.
Once the framework construction is finished, we will move on to interior work.
The physical body is severely damaged.
体 is the common word for 'body' in everyday contexts. 躯体 is more formal and emphasizes the physical structure, often used in technical or legal settings.
Standard modern kanji form.
Old-form variant using 舊字體 (kyūjitai) of 躯; rarely used today.
Compound of 躯 (body, frame) and 体 (body). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word has been used in technical and formal contexts to refer to the structural body of a building or a person.