鉄骨
Meanings
1
steel frame; steel beam; steel girder
Refers to steel structural members used in building construction, such as beams, columns, and girders. Often used in compounds like 鉄骨造 (steel-frame construction).
This building is made of a steel frame.
The assembly of the steel frame has begun.
Usage patterns
- 鉄骨を組むto assemble/erect a steel frame
The work of assembling the steel frame continues at the construction site.
- 〈場所〉は鉄骨造だa building is of steel-frame construction
This building is built with a steel-frame structure.
- 鉄骨がむき出しになるfor the steel frame to be left exposed
The steel frame of the building was exposed by the fire.