額 縁(がくぶち)

がくぶち

noun

picture frame; frame

1. picture frame; frame

A decorative border or case used to hold and display paintings, photographs, certificates, or other flat items on a wall.

絵(え)を額縁(がくぶち)に入(い)れた。

I put the painting in a frame.

木製(もくせい)の額縁(がくぶち)が部屋(へや)の雰囲気(ふんいき)に合(あ)っている。

The wooden frame suits the atmosphere of the room.

卒業(そつぎょう)証書(しょうしょ)を額縁(がくぶち)に入(い)れて壁(かべ)に飾(かざ)った。

I framed my diploma and hung it on the wall.

Usage

額縁(がくぶち) is the standard word for frames used to display artwork, photos, and certificates. It combines 額(がく) (framed picture/plaque) and 縁(ぶち) (border/rim). In architecture, 額縁(がくぶち)仕上(しあ)げ refers to a frame-like trim around windows or doors.

Common collocations

額縁(がくぶち)に入(い)れる (to put in a frame)
額縁(がくぶち)に飾(かざ)る (to display in a frame)
木製(もくせい)の額縁(がくぶち) (wooden frame)
写真(しゃしん)立(た)て (photo frame — a related term for tabletop frames)

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Added 2026.3.11 10:03 · Revised 2026.9.2 21:47

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