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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.
有形文化財に指定された。
It was designated as a tangible cultural property.
有形・無形の資産を合わせて評価する。
To evaluate tangible and intangible assets together.
この寺は国の重要有形文化財に登録されており、多くの観光客が訪れる。
This temple is registered as an important national tangible cultural property, and many tourists visit it.
USAGE:
有形 is used primarily in formal and technical contexts. The most common usage is in the compound 有形文化財 (tangible cultural property), a legal designation for physical heritage items like buildings, sculptures, and paintings.
In business, 有形資産 (tangible assets) refers to physical assets like buildings, equipment, and inventory.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 有形文化財: tangible cultural property
- 有形資産: tangible assets
- 有形固定資産: tangible fixed assets
- 有形・無形: tangible and intangible