- noun (physical) form; shape; figure
- occ. written 貌 visage; (facial) features; appearance (of a person); figure; looks
- form (as opposed to substance); manner (of action); style; (outward) appearance
- (resultant) state; situation; condition; form
- behaviour (towards others); attitude; demeanor; manners
- go (game) shape (positional qualities of a group of stones)
形
かたち
(physical) form
Meanings
かた · がた
- noun, suffix, がた when a suffix shape; form; style
- noun security; collateral
- obverse of an old zeni coin
なり also 態
- noun, takes の, usually in kana style; way; shape; form; appearance; state
- noun, usually in kana dress; attire; clothing; getup; outfit; personal appearance
けい
- suffix form
- noun, abbreviation, grammar, part of speech tag used in dictionaries adjective; i-adjective (in Japanese)
Its kanji
In sentences
現代の橋は形が似ている。 Modern bridges are similar in shape. #174848
光や音は波の形で伝わる。 Light and sound travel in waves. #174072
計画が形になってきたよ。 The project's taking shape. #10108447
あの人形怖い。 That doll is scary. #6855705
林檎の形は丸い。 An apple is round in shape. #77791
色や形が識別できる。 He identifies colors and shapes. #145956