Kanji

What does the kanji 型 mean?

型 means type, model, mold. On'yomi ケイ. Kun'yomi かた、-がた.

Quick facts
On'yomiケイ
Kun'yomiかた、-がた
Strokes9
Main radical土
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
On'yomi ケイKun'yomi かた、-がた
N2 · estimated, JLPT framework9 strokes

type, model, mold

Memory hook

A form (刑) pressed into the earth (土) to make a mould — MOULD, MODEL, TYPE.

Stroke order · 9 strokes

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Common words

  • 型かたmold, type, model
  • 典型てんけいtypical, model example

More words with this kanji

  • 原型げんけいprototype, original model
  • 模型もけいmodel, miniature

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Data sources and licences

English meanings, On/Kun readings, stroke counts: KANJIDIC2 — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Components: KRADFILE (EDRDG). Stroke order: KanjiVG (Ulrich Apel), licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. Mnemonics written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

N5–N1 levels on this page are estimates based on the JLPT framework, drawn from community benchmarks. GoMe Nihongo is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or JEES, which administer the JLPT.