Vocabulary

What does 形成 (けいせい, keisei) mean?

形成 (けいせい, keisei) means formation, shaping.

Quick facts
Readingけいせい
Romajikeisei
Part of speechnoun, suru verb, transitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
けいせい
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonkeisei

formation, shaping

  1. 1noun · suru verb · transitive formation; molding; making (up)
  2. 2noun · suru verb · transitive repair (e.g. with plastic surgery); replacement; -plasty

Example sentences

  • Childhood experiences shape one's character.

  • The island was formed by volcanic activity.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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