Meaning

Primary

Shape

Alternative

Form

Word Type

noun, suffix

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

かたち
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

Since this word is made up of a single kanji, it should use the kun'yomi reading. You haven't learned this reading yet, so here's a mnemonic to help you:

What shape do you cut a cheese (かたち) into? Stars, triangles, little cubes, hearts! Anything but the boring slices other people do. You're like a mozzarella Michelangelo, the way you cut a cheese into those beautifully sculpted forms.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 花の形

    shape of a flower

    口の形

    shape of a mouth

    一つの形

    one shape

Context Sentences

今日のおにぎりの形は丸です。

The shape of today's rice ball is round.

ふじ山の形は、左右同じで、とてもきれいです。

The shape of Mt. Fuji is the same on both sides and is very beautiful.

この花、魚みたいな形をしていますね。

This flower is shaped like a fish.

Kanji Composition