形 状(けいじょう)

けいじょう

noun

shape; form; configuration

formal

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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