What does 形 mean?
形 is a Japanese noun meaning “shape” in English. It can also be translated as “visage, form (as opposed to substance), (resultant) state” depending on context. It is written as 形 in kanji, かたち in hiragana, and katachi in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N4 vocabulary.
Example sentences
物質は温度によって形を変える。
Matter changes its form according to temperature.
神は自分の形に人を創造された。
God created man in his own image.
自然は、環境面での危険に対しては他の形の防御を与えている。
Nature provides other forms of protection against environmental dangers.