形態
けいたい
keitai
JLPT N1adjectiveVocabularyLevel 92 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
形態 (けいたい (keitai)) means "Form". It is a Japanese adjective. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
Form
Also : Shape · Figure
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Example Sentences
この生物の形態は、環境への適応を示す進化の痕跡である。
このせいぶつのけいたいは、かんきょうへのてきおうをしめすしんかのこんせきである。
This organism's form shows the evolutionary adaptation to its environment.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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