(ひとがた)

ひとがた
noun
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.
人型(ひとがた)のロボットが(ある)く。
A humanoid robot walks.
この機械(きかい)人型(ひとがた)をしている。
This machine is shaped like a human.
最近(さいきん)人型(ひとがた)ロボットは、人間(にんげん)のように手足(てあし)(うご)かせる。
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.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 人型(ひとがた)ロボット: humanoid robot
  • 人型(ひとがた)()(もの): a human-shaped creature
  • 人型(ひとがた)をしている: to be shaped like a human

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 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