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outer frame; outer border; outer framework
The outermost frame of a structure, such as a window, picture, table, or screen layout. In contrast with 内枠 (inner frame), 外枠 encloses the whole object on the outside. Also used figuratively for the outer limits or overall framework of a plan, budget, or rule.
Composed of 外 (outside) and 枠 (frame). A straightforward compound that can refer literally to the outer border of a physical object, or figuratively to the outer boundary or overarching shape of something abstract such as a plan or rule.
Usage
Common in concrete contexts — construction, carpentry, framing, furniture, screen design, and graphic layout. In business contexts, 外枠を決める means to fix the overall framework or limits of a project before filling in the details. In horse racing and other sports that use lane numbering, 外枠 refers to the outside post position.
Common collocations
- 外枠をつける: to attach an outer frame
- 外枠を囲む: to enclose with an outer frame
- 外枠の色: color of the outer frame
- 予算の外枠: overall / outer limit of the budget
- 外枠だけ決める: to decide only the overall framework
- 外枠発走: start from the outside post (horse racing)
Similar words
- 内枠: inner frame — the opposite of 外枠; the frame on the inner side
- 枠: frame — the general word, without specifying inner or outside
- 枠組み: framework — often used figuratively for the structure of a plan or system
- 縁: edge; rim — the outer edge of an object, less structural than 枠
- 輪郭: outline; contour — the general shape of something seen from outside, not a physical frame