(かたち)

かたち
noun
shape, form, appearance
1. shape, form
The external appearance or outline of something.
(かたち)(くず)れた
It lost its shape.
It has a round shape.
This stone is shaped like a star and is popular with children.
2. appearance, format
The way something looks or is presented.
It's an apology in name only.
計画(けいかく)ようやく(かたち)なってきた
The plan is finally taking shape.
I wanted to preserve my memories in tangible form, so I put my travel photos together in an album.

(かたち) refers to the external shape, form, or appearance of something.

COMMON SHAPE VOCABULARY:

  • (まる)(かたち): round shape
  • 三角(さんかく)(かたち): triangular shape
  • 四角(しかく)(かたち): square shape
  • (ほし)(かたち): star shape

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • (かたち)をしている: to have the shape of
  • (かたち)になる: to take shape
  • (かたち)(くず)れる: to lose shape
  • (かたち)だけ: just for show, in name only
  • (かたち)(のこ)す: to leave in tangible form

COMPOUNDS:

  • 形式(けいしき): form, format
  • 人形(にんぎょう): doll
  • 形容詞(けいようし): adjective

COMPARE:

  • (かたち): shape, form (general)
  • 姿(すがた): figure, appearance (of people)