Word details

形から入る

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 形から入る.

Dictionary

Entry

形から入るかたちからはいるExpressionGodan verbFreq #50046
1

to start with the looks; to get the trappings right as the first step; to start (at the wrong end) by focusing on the superficial

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

shape, form, style

7 strokesFrequency 418JLPT N2Grade 2

On

ケイギョウ

Kun

かた-がたかたちなり

Nanori

enter, insert

2 strokesFrequency 56JLPT N4Grade 1

On

ニュウジュ

Kun

い.る-い.る-い.りい.れる-い.れはい.る

Nanori

いりいるりり

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