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形 (katachi) — Meaning, Stroke Order & Examples

形

katachi

shape, form

JLPT 1

Details

Romaji	katachi
Meanings	shape, form
JLPT Levels	JLPT 1, JLPT 2, JLPT 3, JLPT 4, JLPT 5
Frequency	#344 most common

Words Containing 形

Word	Romaji	Meaning	JLPT
形而上	keijijou	metaphysical	JLPT 1
形而下	keijika	physical; material	JLPT 1
形態学	keitaigaku	morphology	JLPT 1
手形	tegata	promissory note, bill	JLPT 1
地形	chikei	terrain, topography	JLPT 1
無形文化遺産	mukei bunka isan	intangible cultural heritage	JLPT 1
形而上学	keijijougaku	metaphysics	JLPT 1
整形外科	seikei geka	orthopedic surgery	JLPT 1
形成	keisei	formation, shaping	JLPT 2
形態	keitai	form, shape	JLPT 2
形式	keishiki	format, formality	JLPT 2
形状	keijou	shape, form	JLPT 2
形式的	keishikiteki	formal, perfunctory	JLPT 2
人形	ningyou	doll	JLPT 4
形	katachi	shape; form	JLPT 4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 形 mean in Japanese?

形 (katachi) means "shape, form" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT level 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.

How many strokes does 形 have?

Stroke count information for 形 is being updated.

What is the radical of 形?

Radical information for 形 is being updated.

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