形状(けいじょう)

けいじょう
noun
shape; form; configuration
1. shape; form; configuration
The external shape or physical form of an object. A somewhat formal or technical term compared to the everyday word 形 (かたち).
形状(けいじょう)を確認(かくにん)する。
To check the shape.
この製品(せいひん)は特殊(とくしゅ)な形状(けいじょう)をしている。
This product has a unique shape.
土地(とち)の形状(けいじょう)に合(あ)わせて建物(たてもの)を設計(せっけい)した。
The building was designed to match the shape of the land.

USAGE:
形状(けいじょう) is more formal and technical than 形(かたち) (shape). It is preferred in product descriptions, technical specifications, scientific writing, and official documents.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 形状(けいじょう)記憶(きおく)合金(ごうきん) (shape-memory alloy)
  • 形状(けいじょう)を保(たも)つ (to maintain shape)
  • 不規則(ふきそく)な形状(けいじょう) (irregular shape)

SIMILAR WORDS:
形(かたち) is the everyday word for "shape." 形状(けいじょう) is preferred in written or technical contexts.

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