形 (Katachi) is a Japanese noun meaning “(physical) form, shape, figure, visage”.
Meanings
- noun(physical) form; shape; figure
- nounvisage; (facial) features; appearance (of a person); figure; looksocc. written 貌
- nounform (as opposed to substance); manner (of action); style; (outward) appearance
- noun(resultant) state; situation; condition; form
- nounbehaviour (towards others); attitude; demeanor; manners
- nounshape (positional qualities of a group of stones)
Examples
林檎の形は丸い。
An apple is round in shape.
色や形が識別できる。
He identifies colors and shapes.
箱の形は普通四角です。
The shape of a box is usually square.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).