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What does 形 (かたち, katachi) mean?

形 (かたち, katachi) means shape, form.

Quick facts
Readingかたち
Romajikatachi
Part of speechnoun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N4
かたち
N4 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonkatachi

shape, form

  1. 1noun (physical) form; shape; figure
  2. 2noun visage; (facial) features; appearance (of a person)
  3. 3noun form (as opposed to substance); manner (of action); style
  4. 4noun (resultant) state; situation; condition
  5. 5noun behaviour (towards others); attitude; demeanor

Example sentences

  • The child is looking at the shape of the clouds.

  • This cake is shaped like a star.

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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.

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