English–Japanese

“shape” in Japanese

Japanese

Also姿 (sugata) · 図形 (zukei) · 形状 (keijō)

Pronunciation

Romajikatachi

Example

この形は四角です。ko no katachi wa shi kaku de su

This shape is square.

Illustration for 形 (shape)

How to say “shape” in Japanese

“Shape” in Japanese is 形 (katachi).

Describes the visible outline or arrangement that makes something recognizable as a particular thing or gives an idea a definite form.

Full entry for 形: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 形

この雲は面白い形です。ko no kumo wa omo shiro i katachi de su

This cloud has a funny shape.

この箱は丸い形をしています。ko no bako wa mari i katachi o shi te i ma su

This box is round in shape.

Tips for using 形

  • English form can refer to a document or a class, but 形 (katachi) usually refers to a visible shape or a concrete arrangement in basic Japanese descriptions.

Other Japanese words for “shape”

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姿

sugata

nounshape

山の姿が見えます。yama no sugata ga mi e ma su

I can see the shape of the mountain.

子どもが図形を描きます。ko do mo ga zu kei o ega ki ma su

The child draws a shape.

この部品の形状は単純です。ko no bu hin no kei jō wa tan jun de su

The shape of this part is simple.

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