1.
shape, form
The external appearance or outline of something.
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)