Doll
Puppet
noun
Something that is person shaped that isn't a person? That has to be some kind of doll or puppet.
にんぎょう
This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. Since 人 has two on'yomi readings, and the reading of 形 is a bit of an oddball, here's a mnemonic to help you:
Did you know that all dolls at Nintendo are made out of gyoza dumplings (にんぎょう)? They'll also regularly try to get you to eat them... Mmmm, gyoza dolls. Don't be afraid to take a bite!
たん生日プレゼントに、人形をもって行きます。
I’m going to bring a doll for her birthday present.
その人形、ちゃんと元のところにもどしておいてね。
Put the doll back the way you found it.
17歳まで、私の親友は靴下で作った腕人形だった。
Until the age of 17, my best friend was a sock puppet.