model, type, shape
On'yomi (音読み)
- ケイ
- ギョウ
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
- かた
- かたち
About this kanji
The kanji 型, pronounced as かた (kata) in its native reading, primarily means "model," "type," or "shape." It is often used in nouns rather than verbs. Some common compounds include 型紙 (かたがみ), which refers to "pattern paper" used in sewing, 型式 (かたしき), meaning "type" or "style" as in product specifications, and 模型 (もけい), which means "model" often used in hobbies like building miniature models. A useful note about this kanji is that it helps to express not just physical shapes, but also categories or kinds of things, making it versatile in everyday conversations.
Built from
Example sentences
この型は新しいです。
This model is new.
Meanings across languages
- English
- model, type, shape
- Tiếng Việt
- hình mẫu, kiểu, hình dáng
- 日本語
- 型, 形, 様式
- 한국어
- 모델
- 中文
- 型号
- id
- model
- th
- รูปแบบ
- es
- modelo
- fr
- modèle
- de
- Modell
- pt
- modelo
Common compounds
- 型紙かたがみpattern paper
- 型式かたしきtype, model
- 模型もけいmodel, dummy
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