JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
形 — shape
- Reading
- ケイ・ギョウ・かた・\~がた・かたち・なり
- Meaning
- shape; form; style
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
形 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ケイ・ギョウ・かた・\~がた・かたち・なり and it means shape; form; style. 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.
形 appears in everyday japanese words such as 形 (shape), 原形 (original form) and 地形 (terrain).
Japanese words containing 形
Frequently asked questions
What does 形 mean in Japanese?
形 means shape; form; style in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 形 read?
形 is read ケイ・ギョウ・かた・\~がた・かたち・なり. Reading it inside real words — 形 and 原形 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 形 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 形 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 形 in a word?
A common word containing 形 is 形 (かたち) — "shape". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 形 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 形 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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