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形

かたち

Readings

かたち

Meanings

  1. 1.
    n(physical) form; shape; figure
  2. 2.
    nvisage; (facial) features; appearance (of a person); figure; looks
  3. 3.
    nform (as opposed to substance); manner (of action); style; (outward) appearance
  4. 4.
    n(resultant) state; situation; condition; form
  5. 5.
    nbehaviour (towards others); attitude; demeanor; manners
  6. 6.
    nshape (positional qualities of a group of stones)

Kanji breakdown

形
N47 strokesGrade 2

Example sentences

物質は温度によって形を変える。

Matter changes its form according to temperature.

神は自分の形に人を創造された。

God created man in his own image.

自然は、環境面での危険に対しては他の形の防御を与えている。

Nature provides other forms of protection against environmental dangers.

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form; shape; figure; visage

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