Japanese word

形成

Pronunciation

Romajikeisei

Meaning

  • nounformation

Example

良い習慣の形成は大切です。yo i shū kan no kei sei wa tai setsu de su

The formation of good habits is important.

Illustration for 形成 (formation)

More examples

話し合いは、信頼関係の形成に役立ちます。hana shi a i wa shin rai kan kei no kei sei ni yaku da chi ma su

Discussions help build a relationship of trust.

Core concept

Presents the gradual shaping of elements into a complete structure, condition, or pattern.

Common phrases

  • 習慣の形成shū kan no kei sei

    habit formation

  • 信頼関係の形成shin rai kan kei no kei sei

    trust building

Similar words

構築kōchiku: The deliberate process of building a system, relationship, or idea.
構成kōsei: The organization of separate parts into a complete whole.
成立seiritsu: The establishment of an arrangement, agreement, or institution as a real entity.

Definition in Japanese

いくつかの要素を組み合わせて、まとまりのある形や状態を作り上げること。i ku tsu ka no yō so o ku mi a wa se te ma to ma ri no a ru katachi ya jō tai o tsuku ri a ge ru ko to

Word origin

形成 (keisei) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 形 (kei, "form") and 成 (sei, "become or achieve"), so its parts point to making something take form.

Usage tips

  • The noun 形成 (keisei) is useful for discussing how habits or opinions develop, especially in careful or formal speech.

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