形
shape · form · style
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
开 + 彡
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of open and pattern. Form and pattern.
Symbolism
Shape, form, appearance. Represents form.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
有形無形
ゆうけいむけい
tangible and intangible; material and spiritual; tangible and intangible
異類異形
いるいいぎょう
strange-looking creatures; spirits and goblins; strange-looking creatures
形影一如
けいえいいちにょ
being inseparable as a form and its shadow; a person's deed mirrors the good or evil of his mind; husband and wife being never apart; being inseparable as a form and its shadow
Proverbs & Idioms
形あるものは必ず壊れる
かたちあるものはかならずこわれる
All that has form will eventually break
Material things are impermanent
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 形 mean in Japanese?
形 means shape, form, style.
How do you read 形?
On'yomi: ケイ、ギョウ (KEI, GYOU). Kun'yomi: かた、-がた、かたち、なり (kata, gata, katachi, nari).
How many strokes does 形 have?
形 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 彡 (bristle).
Is 形 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 形 (shape, form, style) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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