1.
transformation; deformation; change in shape
A change in form or shape, whether intentional (modification) or unintentional (warping, distortion). Used in everyday contexts, manufacturing, and science.
熱で変形した。
It was deformed by heat.
この自転車のフレームは変形している。
The frame of this bicycle is warped.
変形サイズの封筒は追加料金がかかることがある。
Non-standard sized envelopes may incur an additional charge.
USAGE:
変形 is used both as a noun and with する to form the verb 変形する (to deform, to transform). As a modifier, 変形 often means "modified" or "non-standard": 変形サイズ (non-standard size), 変形版 (irregular-sized edition).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 変形する (to change shape, to deform)
- 変形サイズ (non-standard size)
- 熱変形 (thermal deformation)
- 変形を防ぐ (to prevent deformation)