～形
～けい
kei
JLPT N2VocabularyLevel 59 - JLPT N2
Quick answer
～形 (～けい (kei)) means "shape of ~". Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
shape of ~
Also : ~ shaped · ~ form
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Meaning ·
The word ～形 (～けい) means 'shape of ~'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of shape of ~.
Example Sentences
この建物はU字形に設計されており、中庭があります。
このたてものはゆーじけいにせっけいされており、なかにわがあります。
This building is designed in a U-shape and has a courtyard.
ハート形のクッキーを焼いて、友達にプレゼントした。
はーとけいのくっきーをやいて、ともだちにぷれぜんとした。
I baked heart-shaped cookies and gave them to my friend as a gift.
Kanji in this word
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 May 19, 2026
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