Quick answer
型 is the kanji for "Mold". The most common reading is かた (kata). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Mold
Also : Model · Pattern
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
9 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 型 represents 'MOULD'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of mould.
On-reading: けい — remember this sound by associating it with mould. Kun-reading: かた.
Example Sentences
新型のスマートフォンが発売されました。
しんがたのすまーとふぉんがはつばいされました。
A new model smartphone was released.
血液型を確認しました。
けつえきがたをかくにんしました。
I confirmed my blood type.
Vocabulary using 型
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun] + に伴い～に伴い (ni tomonai) - Along with / In accordance with
- [Noun] + をはじめ～をはじめ (wo hajime) - Starting with / Including
- [Noun] + に応じて～に応じて (ni oujite) - According to / In response to
- [Noun] + から + [Noun] + にかけて～にかけて (ni kakete) - From...to / In the area of
- [Noun] + に限り～に限り (ni kagiri) - Limited to / Only
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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