Quick answer
形 is the kanji for "Form / Shape / Style". A common reading is かた (kata). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Form / Shape / Style
Also : Form · Shape · Style
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 形 represents 'SHAPE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of shape.
On-reading: けい — remember this sound by associating it with shape. Kun-reading: かた.
Example Sentences
この花は星の形をしていてとてもきれいです。
このはなはほしのかたちをしていてとてもきれいです。
This flower is star-shaped and very beautiful.
祖母に折り紙で人形の作り方を教えてもらいました。
そぼにおりがみでにんぎょうのつくりかたをおしえてもらいました。
My grandmother taught me how to make a doll with origami.
Vocabulary using 形
Learn 形 with Spaced Repetition
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