1.
shape, form
The external appearance or outline of something.
形が崩れた。
It lost its shape.
丸い形をしている。
It has a round shape.
この石は星の形をしていて、子どもたちに人気がある。
This stone is shaped like a star and is popular with children.
2.
appearance, format
The way something looks or is presented.
形だけの謝罪だ。
It's an apology in name only.
計画がようやく形になってきた。
The plan is finally taking shape.
思い出を形に残したくて、旅行の写真をアルバムにまとめた。
I wanted to preserve my memories in tangible form, so I put my travel photos together in an album.
形 refers to the external shape, form, or appearance of something.
COMMON SHAPE VOCABULARY:
- 丸い形: round shape
- 三角の形: triangular shape
- 四角い形: square shape
- 星の形: star shape
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- 形をしている: to have the shape of
- 形になる: to take shape
- 形が崩れる: to lose shape
- 形だけ: just for show, in name only
- 形に残す: to leave in tangible form
COMPOUNDS:
- 形式: form, format
- 人形: doll
- 形容詞: adjective
COMPARE:
- 形: shape, form (general)
- 姿: figure, appearance (of people)