JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
型 — mould
- Reading
- ケイ・かた・\~がた
- Meaning
- mould; type; model
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
型 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is ケイ・かた・\~がた and it means mould; type; model. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
型 appears in everyday japanese words such as 型 (mold), 模型 (model) and 典型 (type).
Japanese words containing 型
Frequently asked questions
What does 型 mean in Japanese?
型 means mould; type; model in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 型 read?
型 is read ケイ・かた・\~がた. Reading it inside real words — 型 and 模型 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 型 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 型 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 型 in a word?
A common word containing 型 is 型 (かた) — "mold". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 型 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 型 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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