人 型(ひとがた)

ひとがた

noun, no-adjective

humanoid; human-shaped; human figure

1. humanoid; human-shaped; in the shape of a human

Having the form or outline of a human body. Frequently used attributively, as in 人型(ひとがた)ロボット (a humanoid robot) or a human-shaped figure.

A humanoid robot walks.

This machine is shaped like a human.

Recent humanoid robots can move their arms and legs like a human.

Describes something built or drawn in the shape of a human. Most often seen in compounds, especially 人型(ひとがた)ロボット.

ヒューマノイド: humanoid — a loanword used mainly for human-like robots
人形(にんぎょう): doll; figure — a physical doll or figurine, read differently and not used for shape in general

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