1.
frame, border
A physical frame or border that encloses something, such as a window frame, picture frame, or border around text.
2.
slot, quota, allotment
An abstract limit or designated space, such as a time slot, budget allocation, or available position. Widely used in business and media.
Common collocations
- 枠を超える: to go beyond the limits
- 枠にはまる: to fit into a mold
- 枠にとらわれない: not bound by conventions
- 予算枠: budget allocation
- 募集枠: recruitment slots
- 時間枠: time slot
Usage
In abstract usage (sense 2), 枠 often appears in compound nouns or with particles like を超える (exceed) and に収まる (fit within). It is common in business, media, and organizational contexts.