形式
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 形式
1
form (as opposed to substance)
Examples
彼はそれを小説の形式で表した。
He expressed it in the form of fiction.
2
format; form; style; manner
Examples
朝食はバイキング形式だって。
Breakfast is a smorgasbord.
3
formality; form
Examples
一般に若者は形式を嫌う。
In general, young people dislike formality.
4
Philosophy
mode; form
5
Mathematics
form (bilinear, quadratic, etc.)
Kanji in this Word
形
7 strokes
Frequency: 418
JLPT N2
Grade 2
Meanings
shape
form
style
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケイ
ギョウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かた
-がた
かたち
なり
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ち
式
6 strokes
Frequency: 251
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
style
ceremony
rite
function
method
system
form
expression
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シキ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
のり
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