Translation guide
Temporary structure used in construction or maintenance, and metaphorical uses for support systems.
The temporary framework of poles and boards used by workers during construction or repair of a building.
The most common and general term for scaffolding in construction contexts.
A temporary support system or framework that helps in learning, development, or achieving something.
Historical or literary term for the platform used for executions.
Specifically an execution platform or scaffold. Not used for construction scaffolding.
彼は処刑台に立たされた。
He was made to stand on the scaffold.
ビルの周りに足場が組まれている。
Scaffolding has been erected around the building.
Temporary scaffolding, often used in technical or formal contexts to emphasize its temporary nature.
工事のため、仮設足場を設置します。
We will set up temporary scaffolding for the construction work.
Frame scaffolding, a specific type commonly used in Japan. Technical term.
枠組足場は組み立てが簡単です。
Frame scaffolding is easy to assemble.
Used metaphorically, just like in English, to mean a foundation or support for further progress.
この研修は新しい仕事の足場となる。
This training will serve as scaffolding for the new job.
Literally 'foothold', often used for an initial step or opportunity that leads to something bigger. Similar to metaphorical scaffolding.
このプロジェクトは海外進出の足がかりだ。
This project is a scaffolding for overseas expansion.
Foundation or base, often used for the groundwork of a plan or system.
教育は社会の土台です。
Education is the scaffolding of society.
Guillotine or beheading platform. Very specific historical term.
フランス革命では多くの人が断頭台に送られた。
During the French Revolution, many were sent to the scaffold.