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.
The structural frame of this building is reinforced concrete.
(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.
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.