かた
kata
JLPT N29 strokesKanjiLevel 68 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

型 is the kanji for "Type / Model / Mould". A common reading is かた (kata). You can practice writing it on this page.

Meaning

Type / Model / Mould

Also : Type · Model · Mould

Readings

kunかた/ katakunがた/ gataonけい/ kei

kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading

Practice writing

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Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The kanji 型 represents 'MOULD'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of mould.

Reading ·

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

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