What does 型 mean?
型 is a Japanese noun meaning “mold, model, style” in English. It can also be translated as “kata (set sequence of positions and movements in martial arts), convention, (set) size” depending on context. It is written as 型 in kanji, かた in hiragana, and kata in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
６００―Ｊ型のプリンターが１９９７年の５月４日まで在庫切れとの御知らせありがとうございました。
Thank you for letting me know that the Model 600-J printer will not be available until May 4, 1997.
その像は型に入れられて作られた。
The statue was cast in a mold.