四角(しかく)い

しかくい
i-adjective
square-shaped; rectangular; angular
1. square-shaped; rectangular
Describes something having a square or rectangular shape with four corners.
四角(しかく)い箱(はこ)に入(い)れてください。
Please put it in the square box.
顔(かお)が四角(しかく)い。
His face is angular/square.
2. angular; stiff; formal
Describes a personality or manner that is rigid, formal, or inflexible.
そんなに四角(しかく)い考(かんが)え方(かた)をしないで。
Don't think in such a rigid way.

四角(しかく)い is the adjective form of 四角(しかく) (square).

SHAPE DESCRIPTIONS:

  • 四角(しかく)い形(かたち): square shape
  • 四角(しかく)い顔(かお): square/angular face
  • 四角(しかく)いテーブル: rectangular table

FIGURATIVE USAGE:

  • 四角四面(しかくしめん): extremely formal/rigid

RELATED SHAPES:

  • 丸(まる)い: round
  • 三角(さんかく): triangular
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Added 2026.1.16 23:51 · Revised 2026.1.19 21:17
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