- 1. [n] (physical) form; shape; figure
- 2. [n] visage; (facial) features; appearance (of a person); figure; looks — occ. written 貌
- 3. [n] form (as opposed to substance); manner (of action); style; (outward) appearance
- 4. [n] (resultant) state; situation; condition; form
- 5. [n] behaviour (towards others); attitude; demeanor; manners
- 6. [n] {go} shape (positional qualities of a group of stones)
Kanji in this word
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形
shape, form, styleOn: ケイ (kei)、 ギョウ (gyou)Kun: かた (kata)、 -がた (-gata)、 かたち (katachi)、 なり (nari)
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.
地方の党員たちは自党に有利な形の選挙区割りをもくろんでいます。
Local party members are trying to gerrymander the district.