115.形


1. Meaning and Reading

  • shape, form
  • Onyomi : けい, ぎょう
  • Kunyomi : かた, かたち

2. Kanji Explanation

  • 开 : comb
  • 彡 : hair

Using a comb (开) to arrange hair (彡) into a beautiful form — symbolizes ‘shape’ or ‘form’.

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3. Example Words

かたち
shape

The shapes are different.

人形 にんぎょう
doll

I bought a doll.

形式 けいしき
formality, format

I don’t stick to formality.