有形(ゆうけい)

ゆうけい
noun, no-adjective
tangible, material, physical
formallegalbusinessdescriptive
1. tangible, material, physical, having form
Having a physical shape or form that can be perceived by the senses. Used in contrast to intangible or abstract things, especially in legal, cultural, and business contexts.
有形(ゆうけい)文化財(ぶんかざい)に指定(してい)された。
It was designated as a tangible cultural property.
有形(ゆうけい)・無形(むけい)の資産(しさん)を合(あ)わせて評価(ひょうか)する。
To evaluate tangible and intangible assets together.
この寺(てら)は国(くに)の重要(じゅうよう)有形(ゆうけい)文化財(ぶんかざい)に登録(とうろく)されており、多(おお)くの観光客(かんこうきゃく)が訪(おとず)れる。
This temple is registered as an important national tangible cultural property, and many tourists visit it.

Usage

有形(ゆうけい) is used primarily in formal and technical contexts. The most common usage is in the compound 有形(ゆうけい)文化財(ぶんかざい) (tangible cultural property), a legal designation for physical heritage items like buildings, sculptures, and paintings.

In business, 有形(ゆうけい)資産(しさん) (tangible assets) refers to physical assets like buildings, equipment, and inventory.

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Related Words

Antonym: 無形(むけい) (intangible)
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Added 2026.2.23 19:41 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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