1.
humanoid; human-shaped; in the shape of a human
Having the form or outline of a human body. Frequently used attributively, as in 人型ロボット (a humanoid robot) or a human-shaped figure.
人型のロボットが歩く。
A humanoid robot walks.
この機械は人型をしている。
This machine is shaped like a human.
最近の人型ロボットは、人間のように手足を動かせる。
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 人型ロボット.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 人型ロボット: humanoid robot
- 人型の生き物: a human-shaped creature
- 人型をしている: 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: doll; figure — a physical doll or figurine, read differently and not used for shape in general